Police pick up 3 at Senapati, 25 at Jiribam
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, March 30 2020:
At least 3 individuals were arrested from Senapati Bazar by district police for violating lockdown order under the influence of alcohol, today.
The three youths were caught from the Bazar while travelling in a Bolero.
The vehicle has also been seized by the police.
During interrogation, the trio admitted to have committed the crime levelled against them under the influence of alcohol.
The arrested persons have been referred to District Magistrate to draw a proceeding under section 34 (6) of Police Act.
In this regard, the district police appealed the general public to extend cooperation in the preventive measures taken up by the Government to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the district.
It is reported that CSOs, District Administration and Senapati Police had installed handwash around the District Headquarters, Senapati to control the spread of the virus.
Jiribam: Altogether 25 auto drivers were also arrested for violating COVID-19 emergency order at Jiribam, today.
They were produced before Executive Magistrate and released after giving a warning.