The Pilibhit administration on Sunday triggered a debate when the district police chief and magistrate allegedly took out a march, blowing conch shells and banging steel plates in reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to express appreciation to those supplying important services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
While Mr. Modi had actually asked people to step out on their verandas, terraces or entrances and reveal their gratitude by clapping or beating plates, the Pilibhit officials were criticised on social media for prima facie breaking seclusion and social distancing protocols.
