As many as 2826 people were fined for violating COVID-19 guidelines during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley, a police spokesperson said on Monday.

He said continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of second wave of Coronavirus, Police have realized fine to the tune of Rs 3,61,630 from 2826 people during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines regarding Covid-19.

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

He said community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. “The special drive shall continue in the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” he added.