Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday claimed to have realized over Rs four lakh from the Covid norm violators across Kashmir.
A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that during the last 24 hours, a fine to the tune of Rs 4,51,530 was realized from 3521 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.
Besides, four vehicles were also seized in Shopian for violating COVID-19 guidelines, the statement said.
Police said 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 the government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.
Moreover, police in Kulgam along with Revenue officers conducted market checking and realized a fine to the tune of Rs 3800 from shopkeepers for violating Government orders and COVID-19 norms.
Meanwhile, police urged people to cooperate with the Police 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)
