Mohali cops tested 3,104 without masks for Covid

MOHALI: In the exercise that started on March 19, the local police conducted on-the-spot RT-PCR tests on 3,104 persons found without masks in public places. Of these, 2,574 were challaned Rs 1,000 each, generating a revenue of Rs 2.5 lakh, said SSP Satinder Singh.
The SSP said a daily routine was planned under the supervision of superintendent of police (SP) Harbir Singh Atwal for conducting checks and issuing challans. Atwal said it was necessary for the public to wear a mask, which was the only way to defeat the deadly virus. “We in Mohali are placed fifth in the state for the number of RT-PCR tests conducted under the exercise and challaning violators. The activity will continue,” Atwal added.
He said the administration has constituted fresh teams to conduct checks in markets, and shopkeepers have also been warned of action if they did not direct customers to maintain social distancing and wear masks.
93% of Mohali police jabbed
Mohali police have achieved the milestone of vaccinating 93% of its total police force, said SP Harbir Singh Atwal. He said in Mohali, there were 2,478 police personnel, of which 2,304 have been given the first dose of Covishield. “We are seventh in the state to do so. We are not far from attaining the 100% target of vaccinating the full police force,” he said.