DMP fines 52 people, shops for violating health guidelines

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DHAKA, June 17, 2020 (BSS) – Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) today realizedTk 31,990 as fine from 52 people and shopsin the city for violating health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Separate mobile courts of the DMP conducted the drives incity’s Lalbagh, Motijheel, Mirpur and Uttara areas and filedcases against 23 shops, five motorcyclists and 52 people for violation of the health guidelines, said a press release.

The mobile courts also fined them Tk 31,990 for the offence.

Members of law enforcement are working along with the administration at field level to implement the government’s directives to prevent transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The DMP urged people to stay at home, stay healthy and maintain social distancing to remain saved from the coronavirus pandemic.

It also urged people to consult with a doctor if they have any symptom of coronavirus.