Bihar: 86 lockdown violators held, 160 vehicles seized in Gaya

Abdul Qadir | TNN | Apr 7, 2020, 22:09 IST

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GAYA: Altogether 86 people have been arrested and 160 vehicles seized so far for lockdown violations in the district so far. Besides, penalty to the tune of Rs 58 lakh has also been realised from lockdown violators under the amended Motor Vehicle Act.
From Day One, Gaya SSP Rajiv Mishra ordered the SHOs and the traffic police officials to act tough against the violators. The action, besides working as deterrent has also brought the much-needed revenue to the state, which, on account of the suspension of almost every economic activity, has, of late had a virtually dry run.
According to the SSP, besides the arrests, no less than 65 criminal cases have been filed against the violators in the district. The SSP said that but for initial hiccups, the compliance level of the lockdown order had been satisfactory. He has also directed the field officers to remain vigilant.
Reports of misuse of exemptions have also been received. The SSP warned people who try to take advantage of the relaxations in respect of buying of edible items and medicine. Referring to complaints that some people come out in the morning on the alibi of regular walk, the SSP made it clear that routine morning walk does not come under the relaxation purview and such violators would sternly be dealt with. People must realise that keeping in doors was in their own interest, said the SSP.
Asked about the pattern of general crime like burglary and murder etc, the SSP said that a sizeable decline in crime was apparent but related statistical study has not been made.