Man sends SOS for oxygen for grandfather, UP police books him for spreading rumours

Shashank Yadav had appealed for an oxygen cylinder for his grandfather on Twitter. In his tweet, Yadav had not mentioned whether his grandfather had Covid-19. His grandfather later died of a heart attack.

The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a criminal case against a man for allegedly "circulating a rumour with the intent to cause fear" over oxygen supply. Called Shashank thrice .. no response on the number shared by you in your tweet. Have alerted office of @DmAmethi & @amethipolice to find and help the person in need. https://t.co/4D3Nfe2Nue -19 #SP_ @Uppolice @dgpup @adgzonelucknow @igrangeayodhya @PrashantK_IPS90 @CMOfficeUP @ChiefSecyUP pic.twitter.com/6pYsj7MVIi Shashank Yadav had appealed for an oxygen cylinder for his grandfather on Twitter. In his tweet, Yadav had not mentioned whether his grandfather had Covid-19. His grandfather later died of a heart attack. With the surge in Covid-19 cases across Uttar Pradesh, hospitals across the state have been witnessing an acute shortage of medical oxygen. In the past few weeks, relatives of patients have taken to Twitter with their pleas for oxygen supplies.