Caught without mask, UP man fined Rs 10,000

Rozana Spokesman

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A man from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh has become the first victim of strict Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions put up by Yogi Government

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A man from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh has become the first victim of strict Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions put up by Yogi Government to contain spread of the contagious virus.

The man was reportedly caught by UP police without mask at public place. He was first challaned Rs 1,000 on April 18 for not wearing a mask.

The other instance happened on the very next day when he was again spotted by UP cops, showing utter disregard for Covid-19 guidelines. He was fined for the second time on second day and this time a challan of Rs 10,000 was issued to him.

UP govt announced heavy fines for violation of Covid-19 protocol. The punishment included a 1,000 rupees penalty for not wearing a mask for the first time and Rs 10,000 for the second offence.