J&K: 678 fined, 145 arrested in past 24 hours for Covid-19 lockdown violations
The Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested 145 people and collected a fine of over one lakh from 678 people in the past 24 hours for violating lockdown restrictions in the Union Territory.
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UPDATED: May 13, 2021 03:37 IST
The J&K administration on Sunday extended the lockdown in all 20 districts till May 17. (Photo: PTI)
In view of the record surge in daily cases across the Kashmir Valley, J&K police have enhanced their efforts to make sure Covid-19 lockdown guidelines are strictly followed throughout the valley. During the last 24 hours, J&K police has arrested 145 persons, lodged FIRs against 92 people, and have collected a fine of Rs 1,09,200 from 678 people for violating the Covid-19 guidelines imposed throughout the Kashmir valley.