Shafiqul Islam
The government has given lockdown more than once to prevent the transmission of pandemic corona virus. Peoples are repeatedly instructed by the government to wear masks when they go out of the house. But there is indifference among many in the use of masks. In this case, the government will be strict to using masks. This issue has already been discussed in the cabinet meeting.
It is known that, the government has decided to take strict legal action against coronavirus infection if the mask is not worn outside the house. The legal framework is being brought in with the power to beat the police if necessary if the people do not use masks. A reliable source of the government confirmed the matter on Tuesday (April 27th). Sources said the matter will be implemented by adding it to any law. Its purpose will be to prevent pandemic corona infection.
A high-level meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam was held on Monday (April 26th) to extend the lockdown for another week. The issue of mandatory mask use came up in the discussion there. The officials who took part in the meeting also discussed the issue of taking strict action with the police. It was decided at that meeting that if anyone does not wear a mask, then the power to charge the police with a stick to force him to wear a mask should be included in any law.
A concerned official said that in this context, the issue of beating is being considered in the legal framework. The decision will be taken at a meeting of the cabinet department.
He said the government could add to the law the provision of hitting with sticks in case of urgent public interest. It will be legalized by the Infectious Diseases Control Act or any other law.
A government official said an official were present at the meeting offered to beat people with a stick while discussing the consequences of not wearing a mask. But there is no chance of hitting with a stick under the existing law. Then another negotiator suggested creating legal opportunities if necessary.
On the other hand, another official information statement sent from the Information Department after the meeting said that strict legal action will be taken if masks are not used outside the house. The government has repeatedly instructed people to use masks to prevent coronavirus infection when someone leaves the house for an emergency. But it is being noticed that many people are disobeying this instruction. In this case, the government will take strict legal action if the mask is not used while moving outside. The government is advising everyone to use two masks if necessary.
