976 detained in Manipur on Wednesday for violating lockdown Rs 1.25 lakh fine imposed

    Imphal, Apr 30 (PTI) A total of 976 persons were
detained in Manipur on Wednesday for violating lockdown and
not wearing masks in public places and 866 vehicles seized in
this connection, police said.
    All the detained persons were produced before courts
and a total fine of Rs 1.25 lakh was imposed on them, a
statement issued by Additional Director General of Police L
Kailun said.
    Thoubal district topped the chart with 263 detentions,
it said.
    Meanwhile, the Thoubal police has launched a 'no mask,
no fuel' campaign at petrol pumps in the district.
    The campaign is part of the effort of the police to
raise awareness on the need to wear masks, an officer said.
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