CHANDIGARH: The surge in Covid-19 cases spurred the police to increase checks against Covid-19 violations in March. As many as 6,334 people were fined for not
wearing masks, spitting in public and not following social distancing guidelines in the 31 days, suggesting an average of 204 violators a day, according to police data.
The maximum of 3,837 challans were issued for not maintaining social distancing in markets and public places. Next came spitting in public places – 1,607. A total of 890 slips were handed over to people caught without masks. The drive helped the police earn Rs 35.64 lakh.
In a further break-down, the east division of the police issued 2,253 challans for violating social distancing guidelines, 1,136 for spitting and 334 for not wearing masks, and collected Rs 20.31 lakh.
Six police stations of south division challaned 1,004 people for violating social distancing norms, 443 for spitting in public places and 359 for roaming without masks. The division earned Rs 9.82 lakh.
Similarly, four police stations of central division fined 680 people for not following social distancing guidelines, 197 for roaming without masks and 28 for spitting in public places and collected Rs 5.51 lakh.