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Deoria: In a tough situation for the Uttar Pradesh police, a self-styled god woman 'Maa Aadi Shakti', on Wednesday, pointed a sword at the cops and refused to call off a religious gathering amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in the country.

In a video that is going viral on social media, the woman in a red saree can be seen pointing the sword at the cops while they try to gain control of the situation. The video further shows that the police was able to control the whole situation in a while, following which a lathi charge was unleashed on the people gathered for the gathering.

A perspective on how tough it is for @Uppolice to enforce #21daylockdown. in Deoria , this self styled god woman ‘Maa Aadi Shakti’refused to call off a religious gathering , pointed sword at cops etc. Finally

it took a‘mild’lathicharge to disperse everyonepic.twitter.com/oQsZIFlLgl — Zia Rahman (@ZiaRahm20981007) March 25, 2020

India under lockdown

The incident happened a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a nationwide lockdown during his address to the public on Tuesday late evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday night, addressed the nation and called for a nationwide lockdown for 21 days. He said, “To save India, to save its every citizen, you and your family...every street, every neighbourhood is being put under lockdown."

He also said that there is no need for the public to panic. “My fellow citizens, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED TO PANIC. Essential commodities, medicines etc. would be available. Centre and various state governments will work in close coordination to ensure this. Together, we will fight COVID-19 and create a healthier India. Jai Hind!” he added.

Coronavirus in India

The Union Health Ministry, Wednesday, confirmed that the total coronavirus cases in India have risen to 562. According to the government, there are 512 COVID-19 active cases so far in the country. The latest figures suggest that 41 people have been cured/discharged so far. In addition to that, one patient has migrated.

Out of the total 562, there are a total of 512 active cases. 43 people have been cured/discharged while 11 people have lost their lives to the fast-spreading virus.