M’luru: Doc refuses to wear mask in supermarket, argues with staff

Team Udayavani, May 19, 2021, 1:03 PM IST

Mangaluru: In a shocking case of violation of lockdown guidelines, a city-based doctor refused to wear a mask at a supermarket here despite the staff urging him to do so.

The argument that ensued between the doctor and the staff has been caught on CCTV camera and has gone viral on social media.

In the video, the doctor is seen at the billing counter without wearing a face mask. A staff member asks him to wear a mask citing the lockdown guidelines to which the latter refuses. The doctor is further seen arguing with the person.

A case in this regard has been registered against the doctor under Epidemic Act at Kadri East police station.