NEW DELHI: The home ministry on Monday urged the states and Union territories currently observing a lockdown in view or Covid-19, to strictly enforce the same and take legal action against the violators.In a video-conference with chief secretaries of the states/Union territory concerned this morning, home secretary Ajay Bhalla reviewed the measures taken by them for implementation of the lockdown.According to joint secretary in home ministry Punya Salila Srivastava , the chief secretaries were instructed to strictly enforce the lockdown in the districts concerned and take legal action — under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code — for those who violate or defy the lockdown conditions.Section 188 provides for imprisonment up to one month or fine up to Rs 200 for any person who disobeys an order promulgated by a public servant. However, if such disobedience causes danger to human life, health or safety, the imprisonment may extend to six months or fine up to Rs 1,000.