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730 people fined, 118 arrested for violating COVID lockdown order in Kashmir | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Apr 30: As many as 730 people were fined while 118 were arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown order and other guidelines, including wearing masks and maintaining social distance, during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley. A police spokesperson said that since the outbreak of second wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. “Slew of measures including restrictions under section 144 CrPc was put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19,” he said. He said 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 24 hours, police has arrested 118 persons, lodged 103 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 90,610 from 730 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley,” he said. Besides, he said four vehicles were also seized for violating guidelines/restrictions. “The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley,” he said. He said review meetings were also facilitated with the Imams, religious leaders and Auqaf Committees. “During meetings it was emphasized upon the participants to reduce the gathering upto maximum possible in the Masajid. The imams were also impressed upon to revisit the SOPs being followed in the Masjids and ensure that preachers should wear face masks and maintain social distancing strictly and other hygiene related steps to contain COVID -19,” he said. He said the participants were requested to make the general public aware about the consequences of Covid-19 pandemic and motivate them to strictly adhere to the government orders regarding lockdown. “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 continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” he added. |
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