Palghar, Jul 12 (PTI) An FIR was registered against the owner and manager of a holiday resort at Wada in Palghar district of Maharashtra for alleged violation of COVID-19 norms by allowing a group of people to use the facility, police said on Monday.

The accused duo on Saturday hosted a large group of revellers, comprising at least 100 people, who didn't adhere to the guidelines, Palghar Police PRO Sachin Navadkar said.

He said a case was registered under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code and the Epidemic Diseases Act. Nobody arrested so far.

The officer said a police team spotted revellers crowding the swimming pool at the resort when it reached the spot on a tip-off.

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