Maharashtra: 10729 arrested, 33984 vehicles seized & 52626 cases registered for COVID-19 lockdown violation

10,729 people have been arrested, 33,984 vehicles seized & 52,626 cases have been registered under Section 188 of IPC in connection with violation of Coronavirus Lockdown in Maharashtra. 

8 police officers & 29 other police personnel are infected with COVID-19 in the State, said Police offcials.

A lockdown has been announced by the state and central government due to Coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown period has been extended till May 3, 2020.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state with a total of 3,323 cases. While 331 patients have recovered, 201 deaths have been reported.