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This Article is From Apr 22, 2020

Case Against 115, Over 3,000 Detained For Violating Lockdown In Delhi

Coronavirus lockdown: Since March 24, a total of 1,08,385 people have been detained so far for violating orders under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.

Case Against 115, Over 3,000 Detained For Violating Lockdown In Delhi
60 cases have been registered for stepping out of house without wearing masks (Representational)
New Delhi:

Over 100 cases were registered and 3,392 people detained in Delhi today for violating government orders during the lockdown imposed to control the coronavirus outbreak, the police said.

According to the data shared by the police, 115 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5 pm.

A total of 3,392 people have been detained under section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 259 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the Delhi Police Act, they stated.

A total of 493 movement passes have been issued, the police said. Sixty cases were registered against people for stepping out of their houses without wearing masks.

Since March 24, a total of 1,08,385 people have been detained so far for violating orders under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.

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