Fine for not wearing mask increased to INR 1,000? Mumbai Police clarifies
The Mumbai Police on Tuesday, February 23, clarified that the effective for not wearing a mask has not been increased to INR 1,000. The effective is saved to INR 200 solely, mentioned Param Bir Singh, Mumbai Police Commissioner.
The clarification comes amid the rumours began doing rounds on social media {that a} effective of INR 1,000 is being levied on these discovered with out masks.
“Dear Mumbaikars! #FakeNews mongers are back again! This time claiming that No Mask can cost you a fine 1000 rupees. While no money can compensate for safety being compromised, you can only be charged Rupees 200 for not wearing a mask,” Param Bir Singh, Mumbai Police Commissioner mentioned in a tweet.
Dear Mumbaikars! #FakeNews mongers are again once more! This time claiming that No Mask can value you a effective 1000 rupees. While no cash can compensate for security being compromised, you possibly can solely be charged Rupees 200 for not wearing a mask. #MaskIsMust #FakeNewsAlert
— CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) February 23, 2021
Besides, to create an efficient deterrent, Mumbai Police had tweeted a few days in the past that the police will concern challans to these not wearing a face mask in public locations.
Dear Mumbaikars, @MumbaiPolice is now authorised to concern challans to offenders not wearing a mask too. Every time we fined you for not wearing a helmet or seatbelt it was alway to remind you the worth of your life & security. Same for masks. Please take care. You matter to us.
— CP Mumbai Police (@CPMumbaiPolice) February 21, 2021
Gentle Reminder
No Helmet – Rs 500
No Seatbelt – Rs 500
No Mask – Rs 200
Please take care Mumbai.#FinesToKeepYouFine#SafetyGearsMatter#HelmetIsMust#SeatBeltIsMust#MaskIsMust
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 21, 2021
Moreover, Maharashtra dwelling minister Anil Deshmukh has warned individuals disseminating false info of “stringent actions”.
The @MahaCyber1 Branch is protecting an in depth eye on those that are spreading false rumors that lockdown has been reimposed in Maharashtra. Stringent motion has been directed towards the individuals involved for trying to disseminate false info with none official info.
— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) February 22, 2021
The ‘Real’ Price Of ‘Fake’ News!
Criminal continuing or effective or each might be initiated towards miscreants spreading misinformation on social media.#MaskIsMust #FakeNewsAlert https://t.co/CSDAc4eRek pic.twitter.com/6uy5kRAxFS
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) February 23, 2021
The instances of COVID-19 or coronavirus are on an increase in Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday collected a complete effective of INR 28 lakhs from 14,000 individuals who have been caught with out face masks in public areas.
According to the state well being division, the entire variety of COVID-19 instances in Maharashtra has reached 21,00,884 with the addition of 6,971 new instances. The demise toll within the state has risen to 51,788 with the addition of 35 new deaths. The variety of lively instances in Maharashtra stands at 52,956.
