COVID-19: FIR against Kanika Kapoor for negligence; more cases likely

Bollywood
singer Kanika Kapoor who had attended several gatherings in Lucknow and tested
positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been detected for negligence and
disobedience to the order issued by a public servant, an official said.

The FIR was
registered against Kanika Kapoor at Sarojini Nagar police station, said Police
Commissioner Surjit Pandey.

“An FIR
was lodged at the Sarojini Nagar police station under IPC Sections 269
(negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life),270
(malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 188
(disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant),” said sources.

The FIR was
lodged on the complaint of the Lucknow chief medical officer.

Two more
FIRs are likely to be filed against the singer at the Hazratganj and Gomtinagar
police stations as she had visited at least three gatherings in the areas
falling under their jurisdiction.