Ludhiana: If you don’t wear a mask at a public place, you will have to shell out Rs 1,000 as fine from Tuesday. Besides, night curfew will be imposed between 10pm and 5am, with some exemptions.
The police have decided to intensify the challaning drive to tighten the checks.
Commissioner of police Rakesh Agarwal said, “In the wake of the directions of the state government, night curfew will be imposed from 10pm to 5am and the no-mask fine has been hiked to Rs 1,000. The police teams will de deputed in markets and at chowks to challan the violators.”
“On an average, 250 challans are issued daily to those not wearing a mask. Cops have been directed to intensify the checking drive and issue double or triple challans daily. The Covid-19 situation is under control, but people have to understand that the pandemic guidelines must be followed. Residents should either wear a mask or face action,” he added.
There are some exemptions for night curfew. “For medical emergencies, residents can go out. Also, movement on highway is not restricted. For instance, if people are travelling from one city to the other, they will not be stopped. Vehicles ferrying essentials and raw material will also be allowed movement,” he added.
There is no need for a pass to get these exemptions. “People just have to justify the reasons to the cops deputed on roads. Those working in night shifts are also allowed to move,” Agarwal said.