784 detained in Manipur for violating curfew, lockdown; fine of Rs 1 lakh imposed

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Imphal, April 28 () A total of 784 people inManipur were detained on Tuesday for violating the curfew andthe lockdown order and a collective fine amounting to Rs 1lakh was imposed on them, police said.

The curfew violators along with 651 vehicles weredetained, said L Kailun, Additional Director General of Police(ADGP) in-charge of law and order.

They were produced before the magistrates concernedand a total fine of Rs 1,00,520 was imposed for defying thelockdown order and the curfew imposed to combat the COVID-19outbreak, a statement said.

Police said strict action will be taken against thosewho continue to violate the restrictions.

A state-wide curfew was declared in Manipur on March24 after a woman had tested positive for the coronavirusinfection. The nationwide lockdown was imposed the next day.

The Manipur Police detained 1,658 people for violatingthe curfew and the lockdown norms over the past two days andcollected fines amounting to Rs 1.99 lakh, the senior officersaid. CORR SOM BDCBDC BDC