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Bengaluru police fine public smokers
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Bengaluru North Division Police ran a special public-smoking enforcement drive, booking 40 cases and fining 295 people for smoking in prohibited public places.
Why it matters
The North Division Police in Bengaluru conducted a special enforcement drive targeting smoking in public and other violations under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003. Police registered 40 cases during the operation. Fines were imposed on 295 individuals found smoking in prohibited public places. Police stated such operations will continue to ensure compliance with anti-tobacco regulations and discourage smoking in public places.
Implications
- • Individuals smoking in prohibited public places can be fined during enforcement drives.
- • Police can register cases for public-place smoking violations.
- • Police stated enforcement drives will continue.
Who is affected
- • Police enforcement units
- • Individuals smoking in prohibited public places
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