Patiala News:11 challans, Rs 2100 fine under tobacco control campaign in Patiala

A special checking campaign was conducted by the Civil Surgeon’s Office, Patiala under the National Tobacco Control Program. This campaign was conducted under the leadership of Civil Surgeon Patiala Dr. Shelly Jaitley and District Program Officer Dr. Inderpreet Randhawa.

During this, the team conducted a special inspection in the hollows located in areas such as Rajindra Hospital, Government Medical College, near Amar Hospital, outside the Income Tax Office and Badungar Road.

Dr. Inderpreet Randhawa said that during the investigation, 11 challans were issued against those who violated Section 4 of the COTPA Act, from whom a fine of Rs 2,100 was collected. The department clarified that strict action will continue in the coming time against those who violate the rules regarding the sale and use of tobacco products.

On this occasion, the team made the general public and the owners of the shops aware about the ill effects of smoking. Apart from this, information was also given about the ill effects on health caused by smoking in public places and passive smoking (inhaling smoke from others).

Dr. Inderpreet Randhawa said that such checks will continue in the coming days as well so that a tobacco-free society can be ensured.

MPHS Anil Guru and Khushbir from the Civil Surgeon’s Office were also present during this campaign.