3,170 Cases Registered Between Mar 20-Apr 7 For Violating Prohibitory Orders In Mumbai

TPI Staff April 8, 2020

0 303 1 minute read

Mumbai: Police Registers 19 FIRs Against 155 People For Flouting COVID-19 Norms

Mumbai: Mumbai Police said a total of 3,170 cases have been registered between March 20 and April 7 for violation of restrictive orders to control the spread of coronavirus.

Cases were registered under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes punishment for disobeying any order declared by a public servant.

It further revealed that 2,475 people were arrested, and later granted bail by competent authorities. 506 people were released after serving their notice and 189 people are still wanted for various violations.

The number of COVID-19 cases has reached 1078 in Maharashtra as more than 60 people tested positive today.

Of these, 44 fresh cases have been found in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area, nine in Pune Municipal Corporation area, four in Nagpur and one each in Ahmednagar, Akola and Buldhana.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and like us on Facebook for the latest updates and interesting stories.