Coronavirus: More than 8,300 people booked for breaching curfew in Mauritius

24 Avril 2020

Port Louis, Mauritius, April 24 (Infosplusgabon) - The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mr. Krishna Jhugroo, on Thursday said a total of 8,304 people have been booked by the police on charges of breaching of COVID-19 (coronavirus) lockdown regulations since the measures were announced on 23 March to prevent the spread of the virus.

Speaking at the daily media briefing of the National Communication Committee on COVID-19 in Port Louis, Mr Jhugroo said despite the curfew measures and the police force’s best efforts, it has been observed that many people are not abiding to police instructions.

“Consequently, the police will reinforce and reorganise its patrol operations and be stringent against the non-compliance of curfew order,” he said.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police indicated that 70 checkpoints will be set up, over the weekend, in strategic locations across the island to deal with individuals not adhering by the curfew order.

“The number of patrols by the Special Mobile Force, the Special Support Unit and the National Coast Guard will also be increased,” he announced, adding that the CCTV cameras of the Safe City Project will be used to ensure that citizens are complying with the lockdown measures.

People who do not comply with the regulations, according to him, are liable to a fine of Rs 500 (US $ 12.5) and may also lead to a six months imprisonment.

He appealed to the population to be more disciplined and responsible as well as to abide by the curfew order.

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