Police seek public cooperation to mitigate the spread of the virus

Srinagar, May 10, Since the outbreak of the 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police has enhanced its efforts to sensitize the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus. A slew of measures including restrictions u/s 144 have been put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19. In view of the record surge in daily cases across the Kashmir Valley, Police also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs/restrictions strictly throughout the valley. During the last 24hrs, Police has arrested 30 persons, lodged 22 FIRs, and also realized a fine to the tune of ₹95,600/- from 699 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, 64 vehicles were also seized in Budgam, Baramulla, and Shopian for violating guidelines/restrictions and indulging in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/ guidelines envisaged by the government to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/ protocols for the safety of the people. The special drive shall remain to continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures. (KNT)