Congress leaders in quarantine after death of activist’s father

Jalandhar, April 9

Jalandhar North MLA Bawa Henry and his father senior Congress leader Avtar Henry today placed themselves in a 14-day self-quarantine after the 59-year-old Ayurvedic chemist tested positive last night and died today.

The son of the chemist, Deepak Kumar, is a block president of the Congress. The father-son duo had been active in ration distribution in various areas of the city during which Deepak came in contact with many other leaders. Both Avtar Henry and his family, as well as over six other Congress functionaries placed themselves under precautionary quarantine after they received the news.

Bawa said the step was taken to set an example of social responsibility.

Deepak had met Bawa on March 30 concerning an issue regarding ration disbursal.

Bawa said, “I had met the son of the person who tested positive on March 30. Though there was no direct contact with his father, we have placed ourselves in self-quarantine. At least four or five Congress councillors as well as party workers have also placed themselves under quarantine.”

Bawa said, “Deepak had been very active in ration disbursal for Covid-affected and needy. He was doing this in his personal capacity for which he had our support.”

He said, “Community transmission seems inevitable in the country as positive cases today show that it has begun.”

Councillors who have placed themselves in quarantine include Deepak Sharda, Om Parkash, Mike Khosla among others. — TNS