Srinagar : As many as 4278 people have been fined while a total of 12 persons have been arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir police across Kashmir for violating the Covid norms in the last 24 hours.
A police spokesman in a statement said that during the last 24 hours, Police have arrested 12 persons, lodged four FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 6,87,255 from 4278 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.
“Besides, nine vehicles were also seized in district Shopian for violating Covid norms,” police said, adding that the special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines and rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs and guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, police urged people to cooperate in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs, guidelines and protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. “The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” police said—(KNO)
