It was announced at a press conference a few minutes ago. The curfew announced by the Police Commissioner will be in effect until noon tomorrow. Anyone found to be out without authorization or a valid reason for going out will be fined up to Rs100,000.
“There are people acting in bad faith and spreading false information.” The Police Commissioner made these remarks during a press conference on Monday afternoon, 15 January.
This comes after social media users reported that the tropical storm, Belal had caused eight deaths on Monday. The Police Commissioner declares, “We are taking this very seriously.”
“Sanctions will be imposed” following Belal’s passage, the warning read.
