Battle Over Oxygen As Haryana Alleges "Loot" By Delhi, UP Dials Centre

Wednesday, 21 April 2021Newsdesk

The supply of medical oxygen has become a bone of contention between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh as the second wave Covid sweeps through the country, leaving the healthcare system in many states swamped. Officials in Uttar Pradesh have denied Delhi's accusation of blocking oxygen supplies, saying their hospitals are suffering as Delhi took more than its share of oxygen last night from key supplier INOX.

New Delhi, 21 April 2021

As per news report of NDTV, now Haryana has joined battle, ordering police protection for its oxygen tankers, alleging "loot" by Delhi. "We are being forced to give our oxygen to Delhi. First, we'll complete our needs, then give to others. Yesterday, one of our oxygen tankers which was going to Faridabad, was looted by Delhi government. From now, I have ordered police protection for all tankers," Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said.

Source -NDTV