States »NortPosted at: Jun 4 2021 7:31PM

As many as 3814 people fined, 192 held for violating COVID guidelines in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 4 (UNI) As many as 3814 people were fined while 192 were arrested during the last 24 hours for not complying with COVID guidelines in Kashmir valley.
A police spokesperson on Friday said continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of second wave of coronavirus, J&K police enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious COVID-19.
"During the last 24 hours, police arrested 192 people, lodged 91 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 4,35,050 from 3814 people in the valley for violating the various guidelines/rules/SOPs regarding Covid-19," he said.
He said the special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.
"Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. The special drive will continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures," he added.
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