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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Staff Reporter

1,353 booked for violations

The City Police on Wednesday took action against 1,353 persons for violations of COVID-19-related restrictions. Cases have been charged against 262 persons under the Epidemic Diseases Ordinance.

A total fine amount of ₹5.39 lakh was collected from 1,072 persons for not wearing masks and five people for not following physical distancing norms. As many as 48,504 persons were let off with a warning for not following safety precautions. Action was also taken against the owners of 20 vehicles.

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