Rs. 2,000 Fine For Not Wearing Mask In Delhi

Thursday, 19 November 2020Newsdesk

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a steep Rs. 2,000 fine -- up from the current Rs. 500 -- for those caught without masks, to help control the coronavirus surge that's in its third week. The Chief Minister also appealed to all political parties and social organisations to distribute masks at public places in Delhi.

New Delhi, 19 November 2020

As per news report of NDTV, the hard line by the government came after days of pleas. As the virus rampaged across a city weakened by sliding mercury and an envelope of smoke, Kejriwal had repeatedly appealed to people with folded hands to wear masks and maintain safety norms.

Source -NDTV