Tamil Nadu

Over Rs 1 cr fine collected in TN for violating lockdown rules

According to police, about 1.94 lakh vehicles were seized as they were plying on the roads without any valid reason during the lockdown period.

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Updated:18th Apr, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Chennai

Tamil Nadu police has collected about Rs 1.06 crore as fine from vehicle drivers for violating the lockdown orders, said a police official on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a nationwide lockdown till May 3 to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

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Over Rs 1 cr fine collected in TN for violating lockdown rules

According to police, about 1.94 lakh vehicles were seized as they were plying on the roads without any valid reason during the lockdown period.

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