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.

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. Additionally, 15 vehicles were also seized in Budgam and Kulgam for violating Covid-19 restrictions and indulging in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Four shopkeepers were also booked by police in Ganderbal and Handwara for violating Covid-19 norms.