An FIR was filed against 7 GREF mates for bringing labourers into Leh without RT PCR negative reports on April 19 in Leh.

Chairman, DDMA Leh,  Shrikant Balasaheb Suse deputed Additional Deputy Magistrate, Leh, and Tehsildar, Leh to inspect the BRO/GREF campsites where the labourers inducted by them are kept. After being tipped off by the Covid Surveillance team, they found mates/contractors violating the COVID-19 protocols by bringing labourers into Leh without mandatory negative RT PCR test reports as directed by the administration.

During the inspection at the various campsites, the district officials found COVID-19 SOPs and COVID Appropriate Behaviours being violated.

Therefore, FIRs were filed by the District Police, Leh against seven GREF mates for violating COVID-19 protocols under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Disaster Management Act.