Nizamuddin Scare: Subramanian Swamy urges MEA interference over Tabligh-banned nations

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday urged Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to look into matter of Tabligh delegates. According to him, several foreign Tabligh delegates had come from nations that have banned Tabligh to Nizamuddin event. Taking to Twitter, he also mentioned a few examples of  nations. 

Govt orders deportation

government on Wednesday issued an order for immediately deporting all foreigners who were a part of Tabligh Jamaat if y are tested negative for Coronavirus. According to sources, government has also ordered all states and union territories to carry out a thorough screening of foreign Jamaat workers. According to an advisory issued by government, foreign teams of Jamaat are on a tour to hinterland of India, becoming potential carries of virus.

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Nizamuddin Case

A religious program was organized at Tablighi Jamaat's headquarters Markaz Nizamuddin mosque between 13-15 March which was attended by over three thousand people, from India and abroad, who since dispersed. After attending meeting, which took place prior to nationwide lockdown but after Delhi government's own directive against such garings, many of attendees returned to or parts of country, with spread of COVID-19 virus w being confirmed from numerous states as a result.

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A case was registered by Delhi Police against Maulana Saad and or officials of Tablighi Jamaat for violating restriction pertaining to a religious garing. Sections under Epidemic Disease Act,1897 and Section 269, 270, 271 and 120-B of Indian Penal Code have been invoked. In FIR, it has been stated that congregation failed to take safety measures for prevention and treatment of COVID-19. In an alleged audiotape of Markaz accessed by Republic, a preacher is telling people that Coronavirus is a conspiracy to disrupt ir way of life, going on to make statements against science and general guidelines of public health at a time like this.

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