The Brahmapur police arrested and court-forwarded 235 persons ans seized 207 motorcycles for violating lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus outbreak in the city.
Besides, police have also imposed fines on 11 persons for not using masks while purchasing essentials.
"We have been urging people to stay at home and remain safe. We have also urged them not to move out of house and return with infection. Earlier, we were releasing arrestees on bails from police stations. Now, the violators would be arrested and forwarded to court," said SP Pinak Mishra.
Informing that 65 bikers have been issued fine chalans, the SP said all seized vehicles would be released only after April 14. He said all police personnel deployed at entry points have been asked to ensure that nobody enters or moves out of the during the ongoing lockdown period.
