Covid: 7 arrested, 3208 violators fined in Kashmir

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested four persons and realized over Rs four lakh from 3208 norm violators in Kashmir.

In a statement, a police spokesman said that during the last 24 hours, police have arrested seven persons and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 4,25,400 from 3208 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.

Besides, 20 shops were sealed and four vehicles were seized for violating Covid norms, he said.

“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,” police said.

Meanwhile, police urged people to cooperate 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.

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