The total fine imposed on violators of prohibitory orders touched ₹8.84 crore, as the lockdown which was promulgated to prevent the spread of COVID-19, entered its 68th day on Saturday. As on Saturday morning, there were 5,18,391 violations reported across the State. Police said so far 5,53,543 violators were arrested and released and 4,33,101 vehicles were seized from them. A total fine amount of ₹8,84,87,944 has been collected from the violators. In Chennai, the city police have booked over 85,000 cases so far.

Source: The Hindu May 30, 2020 07:20 UTC