COVID-19: Passports of 991 returnees under home quarantine seized by Rachakonda police

The Rachakonda police have till date seized the passports of 991 foreign-returnees, who are under home quarantine.

The left hand of all persons shunted to 100 per cent home quarantine have been stamped to identify them easily if they mingle with the general public.

HYDERABAD: The Rachakonda police have till date seized the passports of 991 foreign-returnees, who are under home quarantine.

Out of the 2,094 foreign returnees (Since March 1), police have identified whereabouts of 1,834 persons.

Across the Rachakonda Commissionerate, out of a total of 2,094 people, the addresses of 1,834 were verified by Saturday.

Of these, three are positive cases and 1,771 are under home quarantine.

So far, 991 passports have been seized and handed over to authorities. Twenty one cases of violation and 38 petty cases have been booked by the commissionerate.

In these 59 cases, 70 persons were found violating quarantine norms.

Also 18 two-wheelers and two four-wheelers were seized as a part of enforcing the regulations.