Violators fined

IMPHAL, May 20 : The Police Department collected a sum of Rs 32,900/- (thirty two thousand and nine hundred only) from 107 SOP violators today.
The Police Department continued the crack down on violators of guidelines and restrictions issued by the State Government and the State Disaster Management Authority in connection with COVID-19 pandemic, including failure to wear mask in public places, failure to maintain social distancing in public places, spitting in public places, etc. to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the State. The Police Department warned that those who violate the SOP shall be dealt with strong legal action under National Disaster Management Act, 2005 and other appropriate laws. The Police Department has collected a sum of Rs 2,07,19,610/- (two crore seven lakh nineteen thousand six hundred ten only) as of today.
Despite the increased penalty for SOP violators and various restrictions imposed by the Government in order to contain the spread of the virus, the public has continued to break the guidelines.