Ludhiana: With the surge in Covid-19 cases, the police have stepped up their crackdown on mask rule violators. From April 1 to 13, cops conducted tests of 25,000 such violators and 6,840 were challaned.
The police commissionerate has established 26 checkposts in the city. At these points, cops, along with the health teams, conduct Covid tests of those not wearing a mask.
Commissioner of police Rakesh Agarwal said, “In the first 13 days of this month, the police tested 25,000 persons who were not wearing a mask. Of them, 101 tested positive. Besides, cops issued challans to 6,840 persons who ignored the rule. The police have distributed 7,928 masks to the people. Fourteen FIRs were registered against 15 people for violating pandemic guidelines.”
“With the spike in novel coronavirus cases, police have got strict. Night curfew violators were also booked. I urge residents to avoid going to markets unless it’s unavoidable. People should also avoid eating out and step out only when needed. We will continue to hold such checks,” Agarwal added.
Mask violation check on Wednesday
PCR challaned 165 persons, collected Rs 1.65L in fine
In zone 1, police challaned 9, collected Rs 9,000 in fine
In zone 2, 17 challaned, Rs 17,000 collected in fine
In zone 3, 8 challaned, Rs 8,000 collected in fine
Total: 199 challans, Rs 1.99L in fine collection
As many as 3,146 mask-less persons tested