Over 3,400 people detained in Delhi for violating lockdown orders

Over 200 cases were registered and 3,473 people detained in Delhi on Wednesday for violating lockdown orders, police said.

The lockdown has been imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus which has claimed 30 lives and infected 1,561 people in the national capital.

According to data shared by police, 244 cases were registered under Section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5pm.

A total of 3,473 people have been detained under Section 65 (persons bound to comply with reasonable directions of police officers) and 382 vehicles have been impounded under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act, they stated.

Police said a total of 79 cases were registered against people for stepping out of their houses without wearing masks.

A total of 801 movement passes have been issued so far, they said.

Since March 24, a total of 84,030 people have been detained for violating orders under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.