Delhi Police Commissioner, SN Shrivastava on Tuesday night visited several places across the national Capital to review enforcement of night curfew imposed by the Delhi Government due to soaring coronavirus cases.

The CP inspected enforcement arrangements in Khan Market, Nizamuddin, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji, Bhairv Temples, Hauz Khas, Aurbindo Marg Picket near All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajouri Garden, Zakira flyover, Jhandewalan Temple, Paharganj Market, Delhi Gate and Turkman Gate areas.

During his visit, the CP interacted with police personnel on duty and examined arrangements at eateries and market places. The CP encouraged the police staff on duty and stressed upon following Covid protocols for their own safety too while performing duty.

Senior officers of respective ranges and districts were also present in the field. Shrivastava expressed satisfaction over the hard work police personnel have been putting in while being on the frontline in enforcing Night Curfew and covid protocol.

As per DDMA orders, only those involved in health care  and other essential services, and people on personal emergencies have been exempted from curfew on possession of valid movement pass, while rest people have to stay home for the checking the spread of coronavirus.

The CP also directed the staff to facilitate movement of people who have movement passes.

“Delhi Police is taking strict action against violators and till April 14, 2044 First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other laws, in addition to preventive action against 18,329 persons for defying night curfew orders. A total of 42,577 challans have been issued since March 10for violations of Covid protocols,” said Chinmoy Biswal, the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Delhi Police.  2047.