Chennai: The State police have arrested 4.78 lakh persons for violating norms of the lockdown.
Despite facing challenges and being under staffed, the department has been enforcing Section 144, to maintain social distancing rules and curb the spread of Coronavirus.
FIRs are being registered against those who violate the rule. According to a press release from the DGP’s office, until this morning, 4,51,564 violations have been recorded. A total of 4,78,737 persons have been arrested.
The police seized as many as 3,94,381 vehicles from those who stepped out of their houses for non-essential purposes. However, the police are returning the vehicles to its owners in a phased manner. A total amount of Rs 5,75,77,479 has been collected from violators as fine.