Srinagar May 12 (KNS): Since the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. A slew of measures including restrictions u/s 144 have been put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19.

In view of the record surge in daily cases across the Kashmir Valley, Police also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs/restrictions strictly throughout the valley. During last 24hrs, Police has arrested 145 persons, lodged 92 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ?1,09,200/- from 678 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, 15 vehicles were also seized in Budgam and Kulgam for violating guidelines/restrictions and indulging in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. 04 shopkeepers were also booked by police in Ganderbal and Handwara for violating Covid-19 norms.

To ensure strict implementation of Corona Curfew and adhering of guidelines issued by Govt in view of Covid19 Pandemic, today SP Handwara Sandeep Gupta-IPS visited market Handwara and its adjacent areas and checked naka deployed at different locations of PD.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe was accompanied by ASP Handwara Shri Mashkoor Ahmad-JKPS, SDPO Handwara, Tehsildar Handwara and SHO Handwara.

The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/ guidelines envisaged by the government to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/ protocols for the safety of the people. The special drive shall remain to continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.(KNS)