Keypoints:
- TMC is carrying out a special drive to keep a check on people violating Covid-19 norms and roaming without a mask.
- 2,500 people have been caught and have been fined for commuting around without wearing masks in the city.
2,500 people have been caught by the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) for commuting around the city without wearing masks and have so far collected a whooping Rs. 12.50 lakh as fines.
Instead of following strict rules and regulations amid the COVID 19 pandemic, people are found commuting in public spots and markets in the city and which is why TMC is carrying out a special drive to keep a check on people violating Covid-19 norms and roaming without a mask.
“Though the death rate and the number new cases detected everyday has declined substantially compared to the initial period of pandemic, to prevent the further spread of the virus, citizens need to continue following the safety measures such as wearing a mask and avoid going to crowded places,” said a TMC official.
“The drive is being carried out continuously by both TMC officials and the city police team. We are charging Rs 500 as fine from citizens, who are commuting in public places without a mask. So far TMC has collected around Rs 12.50 lakh as fine from citizens violating the Covid-19 safety norms,” added the official.
The special drive is being carried out continuously by the civic officials within various wards of TMC and total 2,500 people have been caught so far.
“Among the 2500 citizens fined, 468 were caught from Naupada ward, 354 from Vartak Nagar, 349 from Majiwada-Manpada, 280 from Uthalsar, 245 from Kalwa and 195 from Diva. This drive will be carried continuously by the TMC to keep vigil on citizens commuting without wearing a mask in public places,” said the official.
According to Thursday’s COVID update, total 133 positive patients were detected in Thane, while, two deaths were reported.So far, total 53,215 patients have recovered from the deadly infection, while there are 984 active patients, in Thane. The total death toll of the city has reached 1,247.
