SP MP Azam Khan, son Abdullah Khan test positive for COVID-19

Earlier in March, when the government had supplied vaccines for the inmates of the Jail, Azam Khan had refused to get inoculated.

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Sitapur: Jailed Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan have tested positive for Covid-19. The RT-PCR reports of 13 inmates, including Azam Khan, lodged in Sitapur jail, have come out positive for the infection.

Jail Superintendent R.S. Yadav said Rampur MP Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan have been found to be infected with Covid-19 in a report released by the state health department on Friday night. Of the 13 inmates, 12 have been moved to a separate precinct.

According to the jail administration, Azam Khan had observed 14 'fasts' (roza) after which he complained of having contracted the infection. After investigation the prison authorities found that he was infected with the virus and he is undergoing treatment for COVID-19.

The prison doctor is examining all the jail inmates, including Azam Khan. The health department has been asked to investigate the other inmates. As soon as the health team arrives, Covid tests of more than 50 prisoners will be done.

Earlier in March, while the government had supplied vaccines for the inmates of the Jail, he had refused to get inoculated despite authorities insisting it was for the safety of all the inmates in the prison.