The Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh took to his official Twitter account to announce the news and said, "Dear Mumbaikars, Mumbai Police is now authorised to issue challans to offenders not wearing a mask too. Every time we fined you for not wearing a helmet or seatbelt it was always to remind you the value of your life & safety. Same for masks."
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The BMC commissioner has said that the civic body has already initiated action against those flouting the rules as Mumbai sees a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Maharashtra govt fights to curb Covid crisis, imposes fresh lockdowns, rules | Top Developments
Maharashtra govt fights to curb Covid crisis, imposes fresh lockdowns, rules | Top Developments
The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced a slew of new Covid guidelines including lockdowns in Yavatmal and Amaravati and stricter curbs in Mumbai in a bid to control the new surge of coronavirus cases.
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The measures came on a day when Maharashtra reported 5,427 new Covid-19 cases, a daily tally not seen in more than two months. (Photo: PTI)
The Maharashtra government on Thursday announced a slew of new Covid guidelines including lockdowns across various regions in the state in a bid to curb the new surge of coronavirus cases.