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Srinagar, Jul 10 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday claimed to have realized over Rs five lakh from over 4600 persons who were found violating the Covid related norms.

A police spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that during the last 24 hours, police have realized fine to the tune of Rs 5,46,790 from 4649 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.

“The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines and rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs and guidelines envisaged by the government to curb COVID-19 pandemic,” police said.

Meanwhile, police appealed to the people to cooperate in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs, guidelines and protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. “The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” police said—(KNO)