Chennai: The State police continue to maintain prohibitory orders across the State with an iron hand. A press release from the DGP’s office said that so far Rs 5,25,000 was collected as fine from violators.
The release said, total number of violations of lockdown/curfew was 20,497. As part of remedial steps taken against the violation, 22,906 persons were arrested, 15,129 vehicles were seized and 19,637 FIRs were lodged.