Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 22: Police today said to have arrested 09 persons in the last 24 hours while lodging 7 FIRs and also realizing a fine to the tune of Rs. 194,870 from 778 people for violating the COVID-19 SOPs.
It said that police in its continuous efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus while organizing several public awareness drives, interactions with religious leaders, distribution of masks, public announcements and distribution of pamphlets across Kashmir.
“The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley. In Baramulla, two coaching centres were found in violation of SOPs/guidelines issued by the district administration and were accordingly closed till further orders. Meanwhile, in Kupwara a large public gathering/congregation was booked for violating the SOPs/guidelines by not maintaining social distancing,” police said.
Police said that the 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 remain continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.
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