Delhi Police warns of strict action against those not following COVID protocols on Holi
The Delhi Police on Monday stated patrolling has been elevated and strict action can be taken against those who do not comply with coronavirus tips issued in view of Holi. Amid a surge in COVID-19 instances within the nationwide capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had on Tuesday ordered that there could be no public celebrations right here throughout upcoming festivals resembling Holi and Navaratri.
Delhi reported 1,881 coronavirus instances on Sunday, the very best in round three-and-half months, whereas the positivity fee rose to 2.35 per cent, in accordance with the well being division.
Patrolling has been intensified throughout Holi, Delhi Police Public Relations Officer Chinmoy Biswal stated.
“Pickets have been placed by the district police in their respective areas. Patrolling has been increased. Police are focusing on those who are involved in drunken driving and action will be taken against them,” he stated.
“As public gathering is not allowed this year during Holi celebrations, strict action will be taken against those who do not adhere to coronavirus protocols. Delhi Police appeals to the public to celebrate Holi with their family members at home,” Biswal stated.
Police personnel, moreover patrolling, are additionally urging to folks to remain of their properties in view of rising coronavirus instances and making bulletins by loudspeakers about tips and security protocols.
The Delhi Traffic Police has additionally made elaborate preparations to verify incidents of drunken driving and over-speeding amongst others.
“Special checking teams have been deployed at major intersections and vulnerable points to detect and prosecute traffic violators. Special traffic police checking teams along with PCR and local police teams have been stationed on various roads and strategic locations or intersections across Delhi,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Meenu Choudhary stated.
In instances of drunken driving, pink gentle leaping, utilizing cell phone whereas driving, harmful driving and over dashing, the driving license can be seized and it will likely be responsible for suspension for a interval of minimal of three months, police stated.
Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev had earlier directed authorities to make sure strict compliance of the DDMA order. On Saturday, Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava had instructed his officers to make sure optimum visibility of the drive and comply with security tips whereas strictly imposing the DDMA orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In view of consecutive festivals within the coming week, he had confused that the DDMA tips relating to COVID-appropriate behaviour needs to be strictly adhered to and enforced on the bottom.
The police commissioner had additionally instructed his workers to comply with security tips whereas imposing the DDMA orders.
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