292 detained in Manipur for violating COVID-19 curfew

Imphal, Apr 8 () A total of 292 persons weredetained across Manipur on Wednesday for violating curfewimposed in the state in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak,police said.

A total of 141 vehicles were also seized. All thedetained persons were produced before courts which imposedfines on them, a statement issued by Additional DirectorGeneral of Police (law and order) L Kailun said.

The officer appealed to the people to remain indoors.

Curfew has been imposed in Manipur since March 23after a coronavirus case was reported in the state. TheCOVID-19 patient has now recovered. CORACD ACD