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Coronavirus: Over 3,700 FIRs lodged in UP for lockdown violation

The FIRs were lodged under IPC section 188, which deals with disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant

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Police personnel punish offenders flouting nationwide lockdown imposed by the government, in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Jabalpur

Press Trust of India

2 min read Last Updated : Mar 27 2020 | 5:48 PM IST

Acting strictly against those violating lockdown orders, the Uttar Pradesh Police has registered 3710 FIRs against 11,317 people for violating prohibitory orders in place to check the spread of coronavirus, a senior official said on Friday.

In addition, Rs 1.92 crore has been collected in fines imposed on 93,214 vehicle drivers for not following lockdown rules, he said.

"To strictly implement the lockdown in districts, police registered 3710 FIRs against 11,317 violaters since Monday after the lockdown orders," Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi told reporters on Friday.

The FIRs were lodged under IPC section 188, which deals with disobedience to an order

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Uttar Pradesh government

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