Police act tough against curfew violators

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, April 27

Acting tough against curfew violators, the police on Tuesday issued challans to vehicle owners.

Sources said the live streaming of the prevailing curfew situation of the city, besides still photographs, were being provided to the Chief Minister’s office daily, indicating a close watch on the violation of curfew norms. For the purpose, drones were being utilised to get aerial views of a particular area.

Arterial roads were also barricaded to prevent people from entering and going out of the city.

Police officials not only issued challans to violators but also embarrassed them by offering cold drinks. Some of the violators were asked to say “they were enemies of society in front of the cameras”.

As many as 100 jawans, six inspectors, two Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police and four Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were deployed to regulate the rush inside the mandi.