727 violators challaned, 38 vehicles impounded in Mohali

Tribune News Service

Mohali, April 25

The police laid pickets on several roads and markets to check Covid violations during the weekend lockdown.

In a special drive during the past 24 hours, 727 persons were challaned for not wearing a face mask. The police also impounded 38 vehicles of those found driving in the city during the lockdown timings without any valid reason.

The police also registered 31 FIRs, including 15 shops, two restaurants and 13 individuals, for violation of Covid-19 guidelines.

Mohali SSP Satinder Singh said: “The police are persuading the public to follow guidelines as it is for their own safety.”

The Mataur police issued 23 challans and impounded three vehicles, while the Phase 11 police issued 20 challans and impounded two vehicles till Sunday evening. The traffic police challaned 26 vehicles and impounded three others.

SI Narinder Sood said most of the residents from Mohali city follow the guidelines, but some persons coming from outer areas say they were not aware of the weekend lockdown.

The Sohana police issued 32 challans and impounded eight vehicles for flouting Covid guidelines till Sunday evening.