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Madhya Pradesh: Man arrested for attacking Asha worker in Tikamgarh

News Agencies | Updated on: 1 May 2020, 11:48 IST

A man has been arrested here for allegedly attacking and misbehaving with an Asha worker during the medical screening process in Nargunda village of Tikamgarh amid COVID-19 lockdown.

The Asha worker was allegedly attacked on April 29 by the man when she, along with a team, had gone to carry out medical screening of locals amid COVID-19 lockdown.


Ramdevi Ahirwar, the Asha worker, said, "He hit me with his slipper, pulled my hair and pushed me".

M Farroqui, Station House Officer, Rural Tikamgarh, said, "Accused, Rajendra Ahirwar has been arrested for attacking and misbehaving with the Asha worker in Nargunda village when she along with a medical team had gone to carry out medical checkup of villagers."

-ANI

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First published: 1 May 2020, 11:46 IST