605 arrested in Kolkata for defying lockdown, 128 vehicles seized

Kolkata, Apr 17 () The Kolkata Police on Fridayarrested 605 people in different parts of the city for defyingthe lockdown, a senior officer said.

They were arrested during naka-checking in differentareas for venturing out without a valid reason, not wearingmasks and spitting in open, among others, he said.

The police also seized 128 vehicles during the day, hesaid.

All those arrested will be prosecuted under thesection dealing with disobedience of order duly promulgated,the officer added. SCHSOM SOM