Uttarakhand: In a recent incident reported in Uttarakhand, a group of foreign nationals were made to write down an apology atleast 500 times for breaking lockdown order and marching towards Ganges for taking a holy dip and meditation. 

Caught at Sai Ganga Ghat in Tehri Garhwal district’s Tapovan area, the six men and four women from Israel, Australia, Mexico and Latvia apologised, saying they wanted to meditate near the Ganga during the relaxation period.

Apparently not satisfied with the apology, the police brought down sheets of paper from the outpost and distributed them among the foreigners. Each one was asked to write: “I did not follow the rules of lockdown. I am very sorry”, at least 500 times, before being let off with a warning.