The Delhi Police on Wednesday registered over 200 cases and detained 3,473 people in Delhi for violating government orders during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to the data shared by the police, 244 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5pm.
A total of 3,473 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 382 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act, they stated.
A total of 801 movement passes have been issued, police said.
Total 79 cases were registered against people for stepping out of their houses without wearing masks.
Since March 24, a total of 84,030 people have been detained so far for violating order under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.