More than 400 vehicles of persons flouting the lockdown have been seized in Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts from Friday morning. Vehicles seized in Arumbakkam. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Later in the week, former Indian cricketer Robin Singh’s car was seized in Chennai for lockdown violation. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. “Several vehicles have been seized as a part of enforcement of lockdown in the State. We have decided to release them as they are huge in number. He, thus, travelled more than 2 km and ended up violating one of the Chennai lockdown rules. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. Taxis, autos, and personal transport vehicles are not allowed unless in case of an emergency. They cannot be transported to courts and it … The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. hospital goes viral, In Kerala's Attingal Palace ward, candidates of all three fronts are from the same family, 'Why did Hyderabad drown?' The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced that the Greater Chennai Police Department has seized 7,413 vehicles within 24 hours of the 15 June lockdown being announced. Later in the week, former Indian cricketer Robin Singh’s car was seized in Chennai for lockdown violation. 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And till they are in lockdown, these areas must conform to the following Tamil Nadu lockdown rules for travel. Later in the week, former Indian cricketer Robin Singh’s car was seized in Chennai for lockdown violation. In fact, between 22 June, 2020 to 23 June, 2020 alone, the Tamil Nadu police seized 7,400 vehicles for violating the lockdown rules in effect across select regions in the state. In fact, between 22 June, 2020 to 23 June, 2020 alone, the Tamil Nadu police seized 7,400 vehicles for violating the lockdown rules in effect across select regions in the state. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. 3. Apart from this, the police have set up 61 check posts within the districts to monitor the movement of people. The State government had announced a completelockdown in these districts along with Chennai, from June 19 to June 30, and it was announced that the lockdown would be enforced strictly. The traffic police have said that all vehicles seized for violating prohibitory orders, will be released only after the lockdown is lifted. A total of 17 check posts have been set up at the borders of Chennai and the three districts. Over 400 vehicles seized in Chennai’s neighbouring districts as police implement strict lockdown, Subscribe to Morning Filter & Evening Wrap newsletter, Watch | Cyclone Nivar: scenes from across Tamil Nadu, Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu’s dilemma — To reopen schools or not, Protesters enter field during India-Australia ODI at SCG, Wait-listed SC medical aspirant takes up job in catering service in Pollachi, 2 staff suspended after video of dog licking blood from girl’s body at U.P. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. Printable version | Nov 27, 2020 1:10:11 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-400-vehicles-seized-in-chennais-neighbouring-districts-as-police-implement-strict-lockdown/article31867871.ece, DMK youth wing leader was about to begin poll campaign in Thirukuvalai. There has been a similar seizure of vehicles during the lockdown that was imposed across the country a few weeks ago. In Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts, over 400 vehicles were seized on Friday for violation of lockdown norms. M. 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You have reached your limit for free articles this month. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. The checking is monitored by the Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP),” said a senior police officer. Essentials must be bought from shops within a 2 km radius of residence. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. 1. Chennai Lockdown: All you need to know on e-passes, travel restrictions The police have warned that those who violate the lockdown will be booked under CrPc 144 and their vehicles will be seized. Residents will need to apply for a travel e pass to travel out of these areas. Domestic flights to and from Chennai will remain operational even during this lockdown period. Chennai alone has 18,889 cases and is recording more than 1,000 cases ever day. Vehicles plying during lockdown will be seized, say Bengaluru police Karnataka CM blasts officials over high cost of renting beds at Covid centres Neeti … The public should not use cars or bikes to purchase vegetables and have been advised to walk to the nearest market, the government has said. Tiruvallur Superintendent of Police, P. Aravindhan has sent a message on social media asking people to stay at homes. As many as 8,105 cases have been slapped and 7,413 vehicles have been seized within 24 hours for violating the complete lockdown order by travelling in Chennai without the required E-passes. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. The vehicles will be released only after the lockdown comes to an end. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. There is no information on the amount of fine issued to the violators. The Tamil Nadu state government has gone all out off late in an endeavour to get a hold on the rapidly growing number of coronavirus cases in the state. He said that drones and CCTV cameras are being used to monitor the markets and other places in the districts. govt. | Pranjul Bhandari Of HSBC To ET NOW, Broader Markets Catching Up? “Hence there is no need to indulge in panic buying,” he advised. Police seizing vehicles of people whom they say have no valid reason to be on the roads. In case you forgot, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, and other districts in Tamil Nadu will remain in strict lockdown till 30 June.