580 people arrested for violating lockdown norms and not wearing masks in Manipur
Apr 19, 2020, 00:16 IST
Imphal, Apr 18 () Manipur Police has arrested 580people on Saturday for violating the lockdown norms and notwearing masks in public places in the state, a senior policeofficer said.
The police also seized 347 vehicles for violating theexisting lockdown norms, a statement issued by ADGP (L/O) LKailun said.
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The DGP L M Khaute told people not to spread falseinformation about COVID-19 in social media.
He said strong action would be taken if anyone spreadfalse information about COVID-19.
Khaute, in a video message urged all to co-operatewith the ongoing lockdown and said, the department is working24/7 for the service of the people.
The state has so far had two cases of COVID-19, ofwhich one has recovered and has been discharged from hospital. CORRG RG(This story has not been edited by www.businessinsider.in and is auto–generated from a syndicated feed we subscribe to.)