Thursday, December 26News and updates from Kashmir

Covid-19 Lockdown violations: 919 violators fined, 19 persons arrested & 08 FIRs registered

Police seek public cooperation to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitize the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. Police have also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs/restrictions strictly throughout the valley. A slew of measures, including restrictions u/s 144, have been put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19.

During the last 24hrs, Police have arrested 19 persons, lodged 08 FIRs and also realized a fine to the tune of Rs 1,10,820/- from 919 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout the Kashmir valley.

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 continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.

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