Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 8 : Twenty three smokers were fined for smoking in public places in Ganderbal and a imposed a fine of Rs 300 imposed on them, police said today.
Under the supervision of SSP Ganderbal Shahid Mehraj, an anti-tobacco drive was launched in the district.
The team inspected various public places in the town and realized a fine of Rs 3000 from 23 persons for smoking in public.
Meanwhile, Food Safety Officer, Srinagar, Shabir Ahmed Lone issued notice under Section-4 of COTPA (smoking prohibited in all public places, including restaurants) to the owners of Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) and Akbar Hotel and Restaurant, Durga Nag, Srinagar, for not restricting their customers from smoking in their restaurant.
Customers had complained that the restaurant owner was allegedly encouraging smoking in his restaurant, causing inconvenience to non-smokers.
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