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870 people detained in Manipur for violating lockdown

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Press Trust of India Imphal

Manipur Police has detained 870

persons and seized 696 vehicles for violating lockdown norms in the state, a senior officer said.

All the detained persons were produced before courts and a total fine of Rs 1.03 lakh was imposed on them, a statement issued by Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) L Kailun said on Thursday.

The ADGP said police will continue to take legal action against lockdown violators under the National Disaster Management Act 2005.

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First Published: May 15 2020 | 9:12 AM IST

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