976 detained in Manipur on Wednesday for violating lockdown; Rs 1.25 lakh fine imposed

A total of 976 persons were detained in Manipur on Wednesday for violating lockdown and not wearing masks in public places and 866 vehicles seized in this connection, police said.

All the detained persons were produced before courts and a total fine of Rs 1.25 lakh was imposed on them, a statement issued by Additional Director General of Police L Kailun said.

Thoubal district topped the chart with 263 detentions, it said. Meanwhile, the Thoubal police have launched a 'no mask, no fuel' campaign at petrol pumps in the district.

The campaign is part of the effort of the police to raise awareness on the need to wear masks, an officer said.