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India is lockdown till May 3rd to stop thee spreading of a novel virus. The front line workers are risking there lives to help the country fight against the virus. Regularly there are reports of violence against the Corona Warrior which is shameful and a crime.

In Indore doctors attacked, In Punjab cops were attacked. Just a few to mention. Now disturbing news from Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur. Corona Warrior was allegedly killed after the locals forcefully feed him sanitizer.

The young man Kuwar Pal was doing sanitization work in a village. While working, a few drops of sanitizers dropped on the legs of the people sitting nearby. This made the locals angry and they started to beat Kuwar Pal.

Not only this, but they also put the pipe of sanitizer machine in his mouth and made him drunk. During treatment, he died. The incident is of April 14th and since then the treatment was going on but on April 17th during treatment he died.

Police, on the other hand, has registered a case against Indrapal and four others. The investigation has also started. Police have registered a case under sections 147, 323 and 304 against five accused. No arrests have been made yet.

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A teenager allegedly hanged himself at his home in Noida as he was depressed over not getting likes on his TikTok Videos. The 18-year-old lived in Salarpur, under Sector 39 police station limits in Noida. The incident happened on Thrusday.

Unable to get ‘likes’ on TikTok videos, teenager ends life in Noida: Police

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 17, 2020

The teenager was active on TikTok, posting regular videos. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Noida, Ranvijay Singh said:

“The local police reached the spot immediately after they were alerted about the incident. They broke down the door that was bolted from inside and found his body hanging from the ceiling fan on Thursday evening.” 

“During the inquiry, it came to light that he would make videos on TikTok and nobody was ‘liking’ his videos on the video-sharing app since past few days. It’s a shocking finding. People from his family and neighborhood said that he was really worried over not getting ‘likes’ on his TikTok videos and that is why he took this extreme step,” the officer said.

The ADCP said no suicide note was found from the spot but the teenager had told his family members and neighbors that he was “depressed” because he was not getting the expected response on the social media app.

“However, we are investigating the matter and proceedings will be carried out depending on the findings in the case,” Singh said.

A popular social media app now, India is one of the most significant markets for TikTok.

Correct, mental health is an elephant in the room. In our nation we do not pay attention to this issue.

— Sanket Vagal (@Sanket_MV) April 17, 2020

Very sad. Exposure to social media and the impact on young minds should be focussed upon. This is why mental health needs more attention and should not be stigmatized.

— Narmada (@NarmadaNakka) April 17, 2020

Teenagers are living in an illusion of name and fame through social media channels.
Banning is not the solution but educating is.

— Pushpank Tripathi (@Pushpank07) April 17, 2020

It should be one of the subjects in school indeed!

— Sandeep Gala (@sandiegala) April 17, 2020

Everyone’s going to give their unsolicited opinions of ‘ban tik tok’ now instead of understanding that our focus should be on mental health and insecurities that come from social media. We need more mental health support/programmes in this country.

— Diyaaa (@diyachordia) April 17, 2020

India is in lockdown due to COVID-19 and while going out people need to follow social distancing. This is not the case in some parts. A few days ago in Tamil Nadu, hundreds gather for the funeral of a bull. And now in Karnataka, hundreds gather for a religious festival at a hotspot.

Around 100-150 members ‘participated in the Siddhalingeswara temple chariot festival in Chitapur village on Thursday. Kalaburagi is a coronavirus hotspot in Karnataka. The district has witnessed three COVID-19 related deaths. Kalaburagi has witnessed the first causality in the country.

#Karnataka | People in large numbers today participated in a religious festival in Chitapur, Kalaburagi district, amid lockdown to contain #COVId19 transmission.#CoronavirusPandemic #KarnatakaFightsCorona #CoronavirusLockdown #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/BqSzpJ418s

— First India (@thefirstindia) April 16, 2020

On April 16th morning, 100-150 members came out of their house violating the lockdown rules. People gathered near Siddalingeshwara temple for about 20 minutes and took part in chariot pulling procession.

Police have registered the case against 20 people and others being identifies. The investigation is underway. A sub-inspector is suspended.

Today 6.30am,100-150 people had come near Siddalingeshwara temple for abt 20mintues&took part in chariot pulling procession. Case registered against those people (20 named&others being identified) for violation of lockdown rules. A sub-inspector has been suspended: SP Kalaburagi pic.twitter.com/jPossiUXIE

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2020

The citizens of the country need to cooperate with the police and follow the lockdown rules. People collectively need to understand the severe consequences of COVID-19. Looking at the country’s population, this type of negligence might result in significant destruction.

Amid lockdown, India is closed except for the essential supplies. Due to lockdown, everyone is facing inconvenience in a way or another. In these tough times, the one product which is in immense demand is Liquor.

The central government has kept liquor apart from essential commodities while some states have opened the shops to generate revenue. The regular drinker are often on Twitter requesting the government for opening of the shops.

In the states where stores are closed, liquor is in high demand and is selling at double or triple the price. Looking at lockdown as the chance to earn few extra bucks two men are arrested by police smuggling the liquor in a private ambulance.

The vehicle was seized in south Delhi. A total of 913 smuggled illicit liquor bottles were found from in the ambulance. The arrested were identified as Harish Lohia, 34, who was driving the vehicle, and Devender, 40.

The DCP of (Dwarka), Anto Alphonse said they were tipped off about smuggling liquor in an ambulance. He said:

“Our team laid a trap near the local crematorium. Around 9.30 am, the ambulance, a Force jeep was spotted and stopped. Its driver and another occupant tried to flee but were caught.”

The police found a cold storage unit inside the ambulance filled with liquor bottles. A total of 25 cartons, containing 913 bottles of illicit liquor, were recovered. Recently, a Delhi Police officer and a milkman were caught smuggling liquor in the city.

Read: Youth Rides 600 Km From Hyderabad To Chhattisgarh Amid Lockdown, Because He Wanted Ganja

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As Coronavirus is spreading, Indian is in lockdown till 3rd May. People are facing tough times as everything is closed except the essential services. Everyone is affected by one or the other way. The alcoholic beverages shops are closed and these are the most affected people.

However, few states have opened the alcoholic beverages stores or the state government has allowed home delivery services. Kerela, West Bengal, Punjab, Assam, Meglayala, Harayana are some states where the sale of liquor is open. Delhi government is also planning to open liquor shops.

We all know liquor is the primary source of income for the government. And during this lockdown time, government revenue is 0 and alcoholic beverages are getting sold in double and in some place in triple the rate.

Netizens on Twitter are requesting the government to open the liquor shops giving various reasons.

Alcoholics drink to survive the daily life. Alcohol shops should not be closed during the Lockdown in India. None of the Alcohol stores are closed in USA, Canada & Europe. Indian Lockdown has closed liquor shops. Politicians may be duffers & dimwits but doctors should know better

— NYC Engineer (@NYCEngineer1) April 8, 2020

@narendramodi
Dear
Sir, it’s a humble request as well as suggestion.
Plz permit to start alcohol shop bcz it’s already on supply in black market all over India according to my best knowledge.
Covid charge 200/300/500 bottle . So that money can be utilized 2 fight covid-19

— PRADEEP TRIPATHI {kaka} (@gautamprad) April 12, 2020

People of India is with GOI always & we request Govt to add #alcohol to the list of essential commodity as per Food Safety & Standards Act 2006 & open wine shop asap.

— Preamble आज़ाद 🇮🇳 (@Sri_Krishhna) April 11, 2020

Never knew alcohol is the most essential commodity in India, people started queuing from 6 am onwards in front of wine shop .#alcohol #Assam pic.twitter.com/r3imOG2H4z

— MOON🌙G (@Moon_Gogoi18) April 13, 2020

they have come to moral policing now… dey can easily allow online or on call sale, even the alcohol shop owners are ready to do that. Dey know so many ppl are asking to lift the ban, but they simply dont care.

— Sahil Taneja (@sahiltaneja2002) April 15, 2020

Sir it is my humble request to u from all Indians I think the citizen who are interested in drinking alcohol for them u should open all the wine shops in India for certain time of the day bcoz even by closing them people r selling it in black .

— Nick (@destinynegril) April 13, 2020

Read: Two Arrested For Smuggling Liquor From Haryana In Private Ambulance

Home delivery of Alcohol from shops with a special permit….and cigarettes….not chew tobacco or any other should be allowed. Theres a lock down in India,people have virtually given up non veg ,their incomes and jobs are shaky, what does the govt want or expect people to do? pic.twitter.com/D2scWXGVzQ

— Green Transport Initiative (@GreenTransport5) April 14, 2020

@ArvindKejriwal ji please allow online liquor sales, at least wine and beer and let’s be civilised about our ability to consume alcohol during #Lockdown2 #lockdownliquor https://t.co/W75k2nfBna

— Aurovrata Venet (@aurovrata) April 14, 2020

@IncomeTaxIndia Kindly allow alcohol delivery at home at double taxes.
Benefit: https://t.co/oeoTwtifMM long queues at shops
2. Double tax will be used in pM care fund.
Tax collected in these 18 days will be a world Record and Benefit of India Emptying pockets

— Pareshan Indian (@PareshanIndian1) April 14, 2020

If they open liquor shops….all the bottled alcohol in india will get sold out in 10 mins !

Never underestimate the power of the common man🥃🥃

— utsav shrivastava (@utsav1711) April 11, 2020

While there are some who wants permanent ban on alcoholic beverages

I’m not get our politicians are really worried about that pandemic or they are pretending they are worried, bcz If dis is strict lockdown den why the hell alcohol shops are get approved for opening, ghor injustice in India @PMOIndia @BJP4India

— siddhantl (@sonu823) April 12, 2020

Sir ji why alcohol selling is approved after 14 April and rest of India in lockdown. Isnt these unfair alcohol if important what, or lifes , in first place you all politicians asked us to stay home stay safe, now why alcohol shops are all to be on from morning to evening unfair

— siddhantl (@sonu823) April 12, 2020

@PMOIndia @narendramodi People who could not live without drinking alcohol, now they are living without drinking alcohol during the lockout in 21 days, please close the liquor shops in India forever, these people can keep without alcohol live further.

— ASHISH SHARMA (@ASHISH9187) April 9, 2020

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