Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, July 17: Tightening noose around violators of norms in terms of not wearing face masks which has been made mandatory by the District Magistrate Rajouri, Police authorities in the district have fined 378 such erring persons in last three days and realized a fine of Rs 1.5 lakhs from them.
SSP Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said that police has launched a drive against violators in the district to ensure use of face masks at all public places. He said that all the Station House Officers (SHOs) and Incharge Police Posts have been advised to create special teams for implementation of DMs order and a drive in this respect is going on from last three days.
” We have challaned 378 persons in last three days so far and a fine to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakhs has been realised from violators.” said SSP adding that even some senior officers of civil department as well as cops have been fined.
SSP further said that all the citizen should ensure following all the precautionary measures advised for prevention and containment of COVID19 that include use of face masks, social distancing and regular hand washing which is prerequisite to save ourselves and our families from this virus.
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