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Coronavirus: 77 held for violating Section 144 in Delhi
PTI
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Police personnel stop commuters after the state government enforced lockdown in the city amid coronavirus pandemic, in Jafrabad area of northeast Delhi, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (PTI Photo)
Police personnel stop commuters after the state government enforced lockdown in the city amid coronavirus pandemic, in Jafrabad area of northeast Delhi, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (PTI Photo)

As many as 77 people were arrested from west Delhi on Tuesday for allegedly violating section 144 of the CrPC imposed in view of the coronavirus outbreak, police said.

A total of 77 FIRs have also been registered, they said/

The police said 674 persons have been detained and 66 vehicles seized from west Delhi.

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On Monday, the police had registered 100 cases in connection with violations under section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code.

On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a complete lockdown in the national capital till March 31 in order to control the spread of coronavirus.

On the same day, the Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC till March 31, banning protests, and other gatherings.

Section 144 prohibits the assembly of four or more people at one place.

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(Published 24 March 2020, 20:05 IST)