The Delhi Police has booked more than 130 people for stepping out of their houses without wearing masks across the national Capital.
According to police, a total of 137 cases have been registered against the persons for not wearing Mask under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
According to a senior police official, among 137, 32 cases were registered at northwest district, 23 at south district, 20 at north district, 14 at outer district and 14 at Shahdara district.
“Face masks have become mandatory for people stepping out of their homes in Delhi. Meanwhile, a case was registered in connection with Shab-e-barat under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Mehrauli police station in south district,”he said.
While in North Delhi, 240 persons were detained and later released for the same. Shab-e-Barat, also known as the night of forgiveness, will be observed on April 8. Members of the Muslim community visit graveyards and offer prayers in memory of their loved ones.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police on Friday registered around 155 cases and detained over 3,500 people in Delhi for violating government orders during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to the data shared by the police, 155 cases were registered under section 188 of the IPC till 5 PM.
“A total of 3,545 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 381 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act,” said police adding that a total of 595 movement passes have been issued.
Since March 24, more than 67,000 people have been detained so far for violating order under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.
On Friday, the Delhi Police also received over 850 calls on their 24x7 helpline number to resolve issues related to lockdown. Police said that a total of 16,621 number of calls received by police till Friday on their helpline 011-23469526.
Police received 857 calls from Thursday 2 pm to Friday 2 pm. Out of 857, 49 calls were related to outside Delhi, which have been referred to respective state helpline numbers.
“Three calls were received related to no food/no money, which have been forwarded to NGO for direct relief at their addresses. Twenty-five calls were received regarding medical issues and have been resolved through proper guidance to proceed in case of such emergencies,” police said.