<p> A complaint has been filed against Assam minister Pijush Hazarika for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocols by addressing a poll rally in Baksa district, police said on Sunday.</p>.<p>Hazarika, the Minister of State for Health, addressed a rally in Tamulpur earlier this week for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election, which is suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic.</p>.<p>The meeting drew a huge crowd, raising concerns as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in the state.</p>.<p>The complaint, which was filed in Guwahati, has been forwarded to Baksa district as the alleged violation took place there, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Central) of Guwahati Police Sarmistha Baruah said.</p>.<p>"As it was not in our area, we have not registered the case here. We forwarded it to the Tamulpur police station in Baksa on Saturday," she added.</p>.<p>When contacted, Baksa Superintendent of Police (SP) Hiranya Barman said they are yet to receive the document.</p>.<p>"We have not received any formal document as of now. Once we receive it, we will proceed in accordance with law," he said.</p>.<p>The complainant, Tarun Dutta, has alleged violation of the Covid-19 protocols, including that the minister was not wearing a mask.</p>.<p>Hazarika, along with Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been at the forefront of Assam's battle against Covid-19. He has often appealed to people to adhere to the protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. </p>
<p> A complaint has been filed against Assam minister Pijush Hazarika for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocols by addressing a poll rally in Baksa district, police said on Sunday.</p>.<p>Hazarika, the Minister of State for Health, addressed a rally in Tamulpur earlier this week for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election, which is suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic.</p>.<p>The meeting drew a huge crowd, raising concerns as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise in the state.</p>.<p>The complaint, which was filed in Guwahati, has been forwarded to Baksa district as the alleged violation took place there, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Central) of Guwahati Police Sarmistha Baruah said.</p>.<p>"As it was not in our area, we have not registered the case here. We forwarded it to the Tamulpur police station in Baksa on Saturday," she added.</p>.<p>When contacted, Baksa Superintendent of Police (SP) Hiranya Barman said they are yet to receive the document.</p>.<p>"We have not received any formal document as of now. Once we receive it, we will proceed in accordance with law," he said.</p>.<p>The complainant, Tarun Dutta, has alleged violation of the Covid-19 protocols, including that the minister was not wearing a mask.</p>.<p>Hazarika, along with Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been at the forefront of Assam's battle against Covid-19. He has often appealed to people to adhere to the protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. </p>