Chennai: The State police are enforcing the lock down rules with an iron hand. As on 16 April, they have arrested 2,08,139 persons for coming out of their houses for non-essential reasons.
According to the DGP’s office, 1,94,995 violations have taken place since 24 March and FIRs have been registered. From the violators, a fine amount of Rs 89,23,644 has been collected.
As per sources, the police are returning the seized vehicles to owners in a systematic manner. In a single station, as many as ten vehicles are returned on a daily basis. The government had allowed 12 noon to 1 pm as the time to return the vehicles.
The stations have been ordered not to give all the vehicles on a single day.Social distancing norms are being followed while giving the vehicles. The State police have seized as many as 1,79,827 vehicles until 16 April.