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580 people arrested for violating lockdown norms and not wearing masks in Manipur

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Press Trust of India Imphal

Manipur Police has arrested 580

people on Saturday for violating the lockdown norms and not wearing masks in public places in the state, a senior police officer said.

The police also seized 347 vehicles for violating the existing lockdown norms, a statement issued by ADGP (L/O) L Kailun said.

The DGP L M Khaute told people not to spread false information about COVID-19 in social media.

He said strong action would be taken if anyone spread false information about COVID-19.

Khaute, in a video message urged all to co-operate with the ongoing lockdown and said, the department is working 24/7 for the service of the people.

 

The state has so far had two cases of COVID-19, of which one has recovered and has been discharged from hospital.

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First Published: Apr 19 2020 | 12:18 AM IST

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