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commissioner of Chattogram, during a briefing to journalists at Chattogram Circuit House yesterday acknowledged that many people in the city could not be kept at home, despite the strict stance of administration and law-enforcers.

Financial institutions, including banks, remained closed till Sunday, and presence of people and vehicles was little till that day, he said, adding that when the institutions opened on Monday, people were seen on roads with different excuses.

The administration conducted mobile courts and fined those who violated the lockdown, but yet, people could not be made conscious, he added.

The DC said a total of 16 executive magistrates would lead the joint drive, while police, Border Guard Bangladesh, Ansar and Rab personnel would assist them.

He said if any shop or restaurant stays open, violating lockdown instructions, they will be sealed off.

Strict actions will be taken against those who will come out without valid reason. Under the present Covid-19 situation, there is no scope to spare any violators, he added.