Srinagar, June 16 : Police on Wednesday said 3865 persons were fined while four were arrested for violation of covid-19 guidelines in Kashmir Valley.
“During the last 24 hours, Police have arrested 04 persons, lodged 02 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 5,72,435 from 3865 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines/rules/SOPs regarding Covid-19,” a police spokesman said in a statement to Kashmir Despatch.
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 government to curb COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
“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,” he said, adding, “The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.”