Gurugram: 73,267 people challaned for not wearing face masks

Gurugram, Nov 5 : As many as 73,267 people have been challaned in Gurugram for reportedly violating lockdown norms by stepping outside their homes without wearing masks and also without proper reasons, the police said on Thursday.
The police also informed that fines amounting to more than Rs 3.66 crore were collected from the offenders since March when the lockdown was imposed.
According to the health department, more than 1,400 cases have been reported in Gurugram in the last week which is a serious concern for the district health department as well as the Gurugram police.
So far the police have acted against autorickshaws, cabs, bike riders and pickup vans for carrying people, police said.
Now to curb the number of corona cases in the district, Gurugram police chief K.K. Rao has issued strict directions to the force to implement corona norms effectively.
“People will be inspired to use masks in markets and crowded places via loudspeakers, the police patrolling vehicles across the district will also keep an eye on offenders, the police will also distribute face masks among the people and urge them to maintain social distancing,” Rao said.