Some of the people from other states kept in two of the five relief camps in Laksar refused to eat food, demanding that they be sent back to their homes. After spending 14 days in the relief camp, some of the people from other States including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh demanded that they be sent to their homes. Officials reached the camps and informed them that a decision regarding this could be taken only on the directions of the Central Government. After receiving assurance from officials, they resumed eating food.
About 150 persons from other states stranded here due to the lockdown have been housed in five relief camps in Laksar area of Haridwar.
The Laksar SDM Puran Singh Rana informed that in two of the five relief camps, some of the people started demanded that they be sent back home by the authorities.
Some of them refused to eat food in support of their demand. However, on being informed about the situation and assured of necessary action based on government directions, they resumed eating. The SDM added that proper arrangements have been made for food and other necessary facilities in these relief camps.