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3,180 vehicles held for defying prohibitory order across country on Tuesday

577 persons fined Rs 59,100 for defying prohibitory order


Nepalnews
2021 Jun 08, 20:05, Kathmandu
Motorcycle riders who were held by security personnel for defying prohibitory orders taking back their two-wheelers after being reprimanded and warned not to repeat, at Sohrakhutte, Naya Bazaar, Kathmandu, on Friday, April 30, 2021. Photo: Amrit Karki/Nepal News

Security personnel have held 3,180 vehicles for defying the prohibitory order across the country in the past 24 hours.

Of the total vehicles, 970 were four-wheeler vehicles and 2,210 were two-wheelers. The vehicles are set free after inquiring the vehicle drivers and bike riders, according to police.

Likewise, police have also distributed masks to 565 persons through the programme — Where is your mask? The programme has been initiated by police to raise public awareness and prevention of coronavirus infection including the new variants.

Likewise, 577 persons have been fined Rs 59,100 for defying the prohibitory order issued by the District Administration office to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 infection as per COVID-19 Crisis Management Ordinance, 2078. Likewise, 4,053 others held by the security personnel for defying the order were freed after reprimanding them and warning them not to repeat the offence again.

According to police, 6,109 persons have been cautioned through awareness programme including miking, placard display, pamphlet distribution.

Meanwhile, police have also heightened the monitoring in coordination with stakeholders and various bodies concerned to effectively implement the prohibitory order. 

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