168 detained for lockdown violation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 30 2020:
Amidst the lockdown due to COVID-19, Imphal West district police arrested 168 persons under 109 CrPC for violating curfew/lockdown and seized 143 vehicles today.
They were produced before Executive Magistrates by registering 18 non-FIR cases at different police stations of Imphal West district.
A fine of Rs 9,800 was imposed, said a statement issued by Imphal West West K Meghachandra.
The repeated announcements made by the police using PA system advising people to stay at home and not to come out on vehicles went unheard and police were forced to arrest the persons, said sources.
Further strict actions will be taken up against lockdown violators, said police.