Patna: 88 shops closed, 947 people slapped fines for violating norms

PATNA: As the number of coronavirus cases in Patna crossed 1,000-mark, the district administration and transport department conducted special drives on Sunday to crack down on the violators of safety norms at public places and on roads.
Patna DM Kumar Ravi said 166 shops had been issued notices in the past 24 hours and 88 shops closed for violating the safety norms like wearing masks, using sanitizers and maintaining social distance.
Ravi said in Patna Sadar, the team issued notices to 14 shops whereas four shops were closed. “Twenty shops were closed in Patna City, three in Danapur, four in Masaurhi and two in Barh subdivision. Ten shops in Paliganj, three in Danapur, four in Masaurhi and 27 in Patna City were issued closure notices,” he said.
On Sunday, 108 shops were raided by the teams constituted by the district authorities. Notices were issued to 58 shops and three shops were closed.
Transport department also conducted the special drive across the state and fined 947 persons for not wearing mask, seat-belt and helmet. The traffic police and transport officials collected Rs31 lakh as fines for violating the Covid -19 safety norms and Motor Vehicles Act rules.
Transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said people must wear masks while driving or riding a private or public vehicle. “Those who flout the norms will have to pay hefty fine and their driving licences will also be seized for three days,” he said.