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VASCO
Vasco police has decided to intensify its drive to penalise people found on the streets without face masks and failing to maintain social distancing in Vasco city.
According to sources, people in certain areas like Shantinagar, New Vaddem, Baina and Mangor had been seen without face masks and were gathering in numbers without maintaining the social distance during the lockdown period, thereby violating the directives of the State government.
A man from New Vaddem said he had winbessed many people in his area roaming openly without masks and gathering at a place to gossip or chat without masks, as if the lockdown was over.
“People are least bothered about following the norms to stop the COVID-19 pandemic and are taking the matter lightly,” he said.
Another woman from Shantinagar said she had observed groups of youth sitting in the open without following the guidelines.
“I feel strict action needs to be taken against such persons who don’t follow rules,” said the woman.
Sources in Vasco police station said they have been receiving several such complains from people.
When contacted, Vasco Police Inspector Paresh Naik said the police has stepped up patrolling activities since the last several days.
“Several people have been booked for various violations of the lockdown. I assure to immediately send police teams to check for such violations and we will initiate strict action against those not following guidelines during the lockdown,” said PI Naik.
