The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered over 200 cases and detained 3,316 people across the national Capital for violating Government orders during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to the data shared by the police, 246 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) till 5 pm.
Police said that a total of 3,316 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 303 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act.
“The police also registered 132 cases against people for stepping outside their residence without wearing masks. A total of 555 movement passes have been issued,” police said.
Since March 24, over 80,000 people have been detained so far for violating order under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.
However, on Tuesday Delhi Police received over 800 calls on their 24x7 helpline number to resolve issues related to lockdown. Police said that total 19,987 number of calls received by police till Tuesday on their helpline 011-23469526.
“Police received 877 calls from Monday 2 pm to Tuesday 2 pm. Out of 877, around 37 calls were related to outside Delhi, which have been referred to respective state helpline numbers. A total of 24 calls were received related to no food/no money, which have been forwarded to NGO for direct relief at their addresses,” said police.
“While nine calls were received regarding medical issues and have been resolved through proper guidance to proceed in case of such emergencies while 625 calls were related to movement passes and were advised to apply online on website of Delhi Police,” said police. The move comes following nationwide restrictions due to complete lockdown imposed across the country to contain coronavirus.