Covid-19 Lockdown violations: 602 violators fined, 58 FIRs registered & 106 arrested

Police seek public cooperation to mitigate the spread of the virus

Police seek public cooperation to mitigate the spread of the virus

SRINAGAR May 08 (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. 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 106 persons, lodged 58 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ?91,150/- from 602 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, 29 vehicles were also seized in Budgam, Sopore and Baramulla for violating guidelines/restrictions and indulging in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals.

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)

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