Anil Deshmukh: 81,063 offences registered for violation of lockdown norms, 16,548 arrested

The entire country is under complete lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. But there are many people who are not following the lockdown orders. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday said 81,063 lockdown-related offences were registered in the state and at least 16,548 people were arrested in these cases.

These offences were registered from March 22 till date, according to an official release. As many as 159 incidents of attacks on policemen were reported in the state, in which 535 persons were arrested for their involvement.

The release also stated that strict action will be taken against those who attack policemen and health workers, who are at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus. 

Fines worth over Rs 2.85 crore were imposed in various cases during this period, while the police received 79,901 calls on the helpline number '100' during the lockdown, he said. 

At least 49,113 vehicles were seized for flouting the lockdown norms, statd the release.