Srinagar April 29 (KNS): Since the outbreak of the 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. Several public awareness drives, interaction programmes, distribution of masks, public announcements and distribution of pamphlets were organized at all the district levels across Kashmir.
Keeping in view the record surge in daily cases across the Kashmir Valley, Police also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs strictly. During the last 10 days, Police has arrested 202 persons, lodged 281 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ?1,245,790/- from 9247 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, 18 vehicles were also seized for violating Covid-19 SOPs. The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley.
In Central Kashmir Range, 106 persons were arrested, 243 FIRs lodged and fine of ?148,420/- was realized from 1019 violators. In North Kashmir Range, 63 persons were arrested, 21 FIRs lodged and fine of ?442,470/- was realized from 3688 violators. In South Kashmir Range, 33 persons were arrested, 17 FIRs were lodged and fine of ?654,900/- was realized from 4540 violators.
Besides, interactive meetings were also held at all the District levels with the Imams, religious leaders and Auqaf Committees as they have a critical role in fighting the pandemic and creating awareness on key measures for preventing the spread of Covid-19. They were requested to cooperate with Police in adherence of Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs during the prayers at Masajid.
Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/guidelines/protocols and restriction orders imposed by the Government for the safety of the people.(KNS)