Varachha police inspector BN Sagar said, “We had detained Congress members for conducting a dharna program as they had not been given police permission. The state government had stated that the steep rise in coronavirus cases in Surat took place due to the diamond polishers in the city. He further questioned why diamond polishers are being held solely responsible for the spread of the virus. Subsequently, Varachha police had reached the spot and detained the four Congress leaders, while the diamond polishers had managed to leave. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlinesFor all the latest India News, download Indian Express App.

Source: Indian Express August 22, 2020 17:14 UTC