The Delhi Police has registered more than 200 cases and 4,053 people detained on Wednesday for violating Government orders during the coronavirus lockdown.
According to the data shared by the police, 249 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) till 5pm.
“A total of 4,053 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 515 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act,” police stated.
A total of 1,022 movement passes have been issued, police said.
The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days, asserting social distancing is the only way out for the country in its decisive battle against the virus.