"Crowds Without Masks In Hill Stations, Markets Cause For Concern": PM

As India fights to prevent a third wave of Covid infections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the sight of large crowds of tourists at hill stations - many of whom were without masks, and followed absolutely no social distancing - is "cause for concern". "It is true that tourism, business and business have been greatly affected due to coronavirus...but today I will say very emphatically that it is not okay to have huge crowds in hill stations, markets without wearing masks," the Prime Minister said.