Bengaluru North Police Fine 295, File 40 Cases in Overnight Anti-Smoking Drive

Overview

• The operation ran across 13 police-station limits in the North Division from the evening of March 6 into the morning of March 7.
• Violations were booked under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act for smoking in prohibited public places.
• Teams conducted surprise inspections at locations where smoking is banned and issued on-the-spot penalties.
• Police inspected commercial establishments for illegal cigarette and beedi advertisements and initiated enforcement where violations were found.
• Deputy Commissioner of Police B S Nemagowda led the drive with assistant commissioners and inspectors as part of an ongoing compliance and public-health effort.