Srinagar: Police in its efforts to implement Covid-19 guidelines strictly have arrested 17 persons in the last 24 hours, lodged 6 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 98,850/- from 633 people for violating the guidelines/rules. Moreover, Budgam Police on Monday held a review meeting with the imams and religious leaders regarding adherence to the COVID-19 containment measures to be followed in Masajid. The meeting was chaired by SSP Budgam Tahir Saleem and DySP Hqrs Budgam in which imams of Budgam Town, Humhama and Soibugh area participated.
Police in a statement issued on Monday appealed people to cooperate with it in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/guidelines/protocols for the safety of the people and reiterated that special drive shall remain continue in all the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.