481 detained in city for breaching restrictions

Police detained 481 people in Dhaka for violating lockdown restrictions on the 9th day of the 14-day countrywide strict lockdown on Saturday, reports UNB.

The arrestees failed to show any valid reason for coming out on the streets, said DMP additional deputy commissioner (media) Iftekharul Islam.

Meanwhile, mobile courts collected Tk 2,06,710 as fines from 202 people.

Besides, the traffic division collected Tk 10,45,000 as penalties from 440 vehicles for failing to comply with coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Although public transport movement remained suspended, thousands of people started returning to Dhaka, following the government's announcement that mills and factories will reopen on Sunday (1 Aug).