Not wearing a mask? Stand for an hour and face challan

Times News Network
Ludhiana: If you are spotted without a mask, you will not just have to pay a fine of Rs 500, but also undergo a punishment.
The city police have started making the violators stand on roadsides for not wearing a mask after issuing a challan.
The step comes following the verbal orders of chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh. During a live session on social networking sites on Saturday, the web audience had suggested the time penalty to the chief minister.
Commissioner of police Rakesh Kumar Agrawal said, “The police have implemented the orders. Violators are made to stand for up to an hour after issuing challans. A mask is also given to them. On Sunday and Monday, Ludhiana Police issued over 900 challans.”
“People pay the fine on the spot. Those who make excuses and do not pay the fine are booked for violation. The drive aims at making people understand the significance of wearing a mask. As the Covid-19 cases are increasing at an alarming rate, residents must take all precautionary measures to stem its spread,” he added.
Since the lockdown, the Ludhiana Police have issued 45,000 challans to those not wearing masks and collected Rs 2.35 crore in fines.