The Delhi Police on Monday registered over 250 cases and detained 3,562 people across the national Capital during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to the data shared by the police, 273 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) till 5pm.
Police said that a total of 3,562 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 331 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act.
“The police also registered 160 cases against people for stepping outside their residence without wearing masks. A total of 422 movement passes have been issued,” police said.
Since March 24, around 85,000 people have been detained so far for violating order under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.
However, on Monday Delhi Police received over 950 calls on their 24x7 helpline number to resolve issues related to lockdown. Police said that total 25,680 number of calls received by police till Monday on their helpline 011-23469526.
“Police received 969 calls from Sunday 2 pm to Monday 2 pm. Out of 969, around 53 calls were related to outside Delhi, which have been referred to respective state helpline numbers. A total of eight calls were received related to no food/no money, which have been forwarded to NGO for direct relief at their addresses,” said police.
“No calls were received regarding medical issues while 781 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.