Over Rs 3 lakh recovered from COVID norms violators: Police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police recovered over Rs 3.61 lakh fine from 3,114 persons for violating Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the valley during the past 24 hours.

A police spokesman said Tuesday evening that continuing its efforts to curb the 2nd wave of Coronavirus, during the last 24 hours; Police have arrested 26 persons for violating the COVID SOPs in the valley.

He said a fine of Rs 3,61,780 has also been recovered from 3114 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.

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 and guidelines envisaged by the 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 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.

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