Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya appeared before the Mumbai Police on February 20 in connection with an FIR registered against him for alleged violation of COVID-19 norms, an official said.
The FIR was registered at suburban Santacruz police station in September last year under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), and the police had issued summons to the BJP leader on Monday to appear before them within 15 days.
On Feb. 20, Mr. Somaiya reached the Santacruz police station where a copy of the FIR was provided to him.