COVID-19 Norms Violation: School In Bhubaneswar Sealed For Conducting Offline Classes

By OB Bureau On Dec 1, 2020

private school sealed by BMC violation of COVID-19 guidelines

Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement squad of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday sealed a private school in Chintamaniswar area for violation of COVID-19 guidelines.

Acting on a tip-off, the squad raided Sai Saraswati Vidya Mandir and found the school authorities conducting offline classes and examinations in gross violation of coronavirus guidelines.

The squad later served a notice on the school authorities and sealed the institution for an indefinite period.

Talking to media BMC Zonal Commissioner Anshuman Rath said a report has been sent to the School and Mass Education Department.

The school was functioning even as the state government in its December guidelines stated that all academic/technical/skill development institutions will remain closed till December 31 or till such date as decided by the Departments concerned.