The second wave of coronavirus has slowly started to subside, but the threat of third covid wave still persists. Maharashtra has been one of the most badly affected states with highest number of covid cases.
As the cases have started to show declining trend in the state, the government has announced relaxations in the restriction.
Meanwhile a video of huge crowd of tourists and trekkers gathered at Asheri Fort in Palghar district of Maharashtra has gone viral on social media. The shocking video showed people without masks and social distancing rules flouted. This prompted authorities to ban entry of visitors at forts, beaches and public places.
The incident took place over the last weekend on June 19 and 20. After videos went viral, Cops booked over 250 people under the Disaster Management Act and collected over Rs 40,000 as fine from violators. Between June 14 and 20, Palghar district was on level 2 and tourist places had reopened for visitors with certain restrictions.
According to a report, police reached the base point in the Khodkona village and fined people for flouting COVID-19 rules. After the incident of overcrowding, Palghar district was downgraded to level 3 from June 21. The authorities have now banned entry of tourists at forts, beaches and other public places.