In a shocking incident, a video of stampede-like situation at a vaccination centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district has been doing the rounds on social media. Atleast 600 people turned up at centre in Lodikheda who wanted to get vaccinated. However, only 280 doses were available, and over 300 people had to be turned away
The shocking incident occurred on Thursday morning, was captured on video and has gone viral on social media. In the video, as soon the centre's shutter is opened, people can be seen ducking and rushing in to try and get a seat on the chairs set up inside. The stampede for getting vaccinated led to flouting of social distancing norms.
According to District Immunisation Officer L N Sahu, a community hall in Lodikheda area of Sausar block was turned into an immunisation centre. Later police was deployed to bring the situation under control within 15 minutes.
The Lodikheda vaccine centre provide free vaccination for people of all ages, who can walk in and get their doses.