Benny
India is among tens of countries that have implemented lockdown measure to contain the pandemic disease, COVID-19. This is a form of social distancing which slows the spread of the virus.
Ten tourists in India broke the government’s lockdown rule to stay in for 21 days unless to buy essential things. The tourists were from US, Israel, Mexico, Australia and Austria.
They were caught by police walking on the banks of the Ganges River the previous weekend.
The tourists could have been fined for breaking the law. Instead, they were told to write 500 times the words, ‘I did not follow the lockdown rules, I am very sorry.”
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This is a reasonable punishment, right?
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Yes
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No
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This is an acceptable sentence. I was expecting a more severe sentence.
It is acceptable and a once in a lifetime experience to remember.
I’m surprised that they did not crack the tourists with sticks like how they have been doing now.
I think it would draw the international concern if they did that to tourists.
It’s already drawn international concern. It’s time to let it all go.
Not a bad idea, but ineffective… People always break rules..
Maybe they didn’t want to go to the extreme.
Considering how deadly the virus is, they should have been fined. Instead they were given an experience that they will only laugh about.
Maybe it was a warning next time, the punishment will be worse.
Such a funny punishment. They do not want to punish tourists as they need tourism. If they had been Indian they would have fined them for sure.
That might also be another reason. It would lower their ranking as a tourist destination.
The punishment could have been more harsh. We have to stay home for now.
Yes, that should be grateful. That might have been a warning to stay in.
I think of how many irresponsible people there are. Thanks to them, we will now be blocked more time. No matter where you are in the world, you have to follow safety precautions.
I agree. If people don’t follow safety rules, the government might tighten the lockdown to total lockdown.
That’s an interesting punishment. I wonder why they didn’t go for a financial fine.
I wonder too. Maybe they wanted to be nice.
i suspect that it would be hard to be a tourist, if there even are any at this time.
At this time, it is difficult. With many international airports closed, they are also stranded from going back to their home country.
some are, travel in the age of a pandemic.
Ohhh…I did not know. That can prove tragic.
there are people that choose to live and work in other countries. They were not covered by the recall for citizens.
I get you. I have understood.
🙂 time to roll forward! let’s make today a good day!
The most important thing these [people don’t realize is India is huge country and it would be really hard to stop the virus if these laws are broken. It is important to respect the laws of the land you are in, especially in times like these.
You are right. If people don’t observe the lockdown rule, it will be easier to spread considering India is one of the largest populated countries.
I am from India and have not heard about this. But some punishment whatever be it, is in order
Yes, they are consequences of breaking justifiable laws.
Here is the link to that news report: https://www.google.com/amp/s/en.as.com/en/2020/04/13/football/1586785853_199914.amp.html