Farmers Movement Archive

Jalandhar residents have no fear of law

Jalandhar, April 20Despite the fact that 315 FIRs have been registered against the curfew violators in the city, a section of morning and evening walkers have no fear of the law. They even do not take seriously the administration’s warning against walking outside at a time when Covid-19 is spreading its tentacles in the country. They are often seen walking on roads, nearby parks and in their localities.Retd Major General’s appeal to walkersBeing a retired Army person, I am an ardent lover of outdoor physical activity. But considering the situation at this juncture, I have accepted the guidelines of the government to stay indoors. But it is strange to see that some people are just cocking a snook at every order that the government is issuing. They seem to be totally unconcerned about the consequences it could have on society and humanity at large. Violators deserve legal action. I will urge them to stay home for the safety of humans and the nation. Major General Arun Khanna (retd), Jalandhar residentThe police say that they are keeping an eye on violators through nakas, patrolling vans and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). They have received complaints from people of various localities about their neighbours stepping out of their homes unnecessarily for jogging and cycling causing inconvenience to others.“We have taken CCTV footage and booked residents of various housing societies as police patrolling teams have found many people walking in the evening in their society parks with their kids. We will continue with the drive until residents do not understand their responsibility and stay inside,” officials said.Talking to The Tribune, ACP Samar Vaneet on Monday said, “From March 23 to April 19, the police registered 315 FIRs, including 60 against those who had not worn face masks. Around 412 people were arrested and 6,612 challans issued. Around 508 vehicles were impounded for flouting the curfew.”He said Section 144 was imposed everywhere in the country. “You should step out of house only for essential services. You cannot move around everywhere aimlessly,” he said, adding till the curfew was lifted, people should adhere to the guidelines otherwise strict action would be taken against the violators.The ACP said the curfew was imposed so that the spread of Covid 19 could be checked. “If people keep coming out of their houses for morning and evening walks or without any purpose, they are not only risking their own lives but also those of their family members, neighbours and everyone in their locality,” he said.He appealed to the residents to abide by the law for their own safety and said no one would be allowed to violate the law in the city.DC, CP hold flag marchJalandhar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Varinder Kumar Sharma, and the Commissioner of Police (CP), Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, on Monday said containment zones in the district have been completely sealed and no outsider would be allowed entry to the areas. The DC and CP led a flag march of security personnel here. Later, they said the march was held to instil a sense of security and safety among the residents and boost the morale of cops who were rendering 24X7 hour duty at nakas. The CP said those found violating the curfew would be dealt with sternly. They said after surfacing of Covid-19 cases in the city, Anand Nagar, Raja Garden, Ravidass Nagar, Mitha Bazar, Neela Mahal, Old Sabzi Mandi, Narayan Nagar, Jatt Pura, Basti Shiekh, Balmiki Mohalla, Makhdoompura and Nizatam Nagar, along with some adjoining areas, have been declared as containment zones.Three arrested for curfew violationTo tighten the noose around the persons violating curfew norms by not wearing masks or by milling around without curfew pass, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested three persons and registered cases against them. Besides, around 225 traffic challans were issued on Monday and 22 vehicles were impounded for violating curfew.5 held in Mehatpur, BilgaNakodar: The Shahkot police arrested two persons for violating curfew on Sunday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Paira Singh said a case has been registered against the persons. He said that the suspects were roaming around without curfew passes. He said those violating the curfew would be booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Disaster Management Act, adding that several traffic challans have been issued and vehicles impounded in the past few days for the violation. Meanwhile, the Bilga police arrested three persons for violating the curfew on Monday and registered a case against them.

The Tribune

2020-04-21