As many as 1093 people have been arrested in the Gurugram district for reportedly violating the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, police said on Thursday, adding a fine of Rs 63.40 lakh was collected from the offenders.
"Till May 6, as many as 722 cases have also registered to violate Government orders during the coronavirus lockdown. Of this, the action was initiated against 265 persons under the Disaster Management Act," Commissioner of Police Muhammad Akil said.
Also, 654 vehicles were impounded and nearly 1415 challans were issued by the Gurugram police from March 23 to till May 6 to restrict
the movement of people to ensure social distancing and lockdown. On March 23, section 144 was imposed in Gurugram followed by a complete lockdown.
The police reportedly registered more than 438 cases against people for stepping outside their residences without wearing masks and also without proper reason.
The police control room (PCR) has also been receiving around 1,800 calls per day in connection with violation of lockdown, police said.
So far the police have acted against, autorickshaws, cabs, bike riders and pickups van for carrying people and several shopkeepers were booked for hoarding and black marketing in a different part of the Gurugram district.
“People are cooperating to ensure lockdown, but in some cases, people were found violating the norms and action were taken against them in accordance with the law,” said Gurugram police commissioner Muhammad Akil adding that they are trying to cause minimum discomfort to residents but at the same time violation of lockdown will not be tolerated.
He said checkpost has been installed across the city to ensure lockdown. “People involved with manufacturing and supplies of essential goods are exempted. Authorities are also issuing movement pass,” said police chief.