PodcastPolice chases off Eid crowds by shooting gun in the air during COVID-19 curfew in Adana
Police officers in the southern province of Adana chased off crowds by shooting guns in the air during the nationwide curfew for Eid al-Fitr. The crowds were in violation of the nationwide curfew that aims to prevent large gatherings that are traditional to the end of Ramadan.
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Police officers in the Mediterranean province of Adana chased off crowds who gathered in the streets to celebrate Eid al-Fitr by shooting guns in the air on May 24.
Crowds who gathered in the Seyhan and Yüreğir districts of the city violated the nationwide curfew implemented to prevent large gatherings during Eid to halt the spread of COVID-19.
It's tradition to gather with extended family during the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, which would pose a threat to further spread COVID-19.
After chasing children and adults through the streets of Adana while shooting guns in the air, police fined citizens for violating the curfew.
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