SRINAGAR: On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Anti-Tobacco squad of Drugs and Food Control Organization with the volunteers of JKVHA, Red Cross Society and Civil Defence, Srinagar headed by Food Safety Officer, Srinagar inspected various areas around the health institutions of district Srinagar of SMHS, LD, Bone and Joint and CD Hospitals here today.
As many as 19 shopkeepers were found selling tobacco products within the 100 yards of health institutions which is a punishable offence and a fine of Rs. 1900 has been realized from them under Section 6(b) of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. Kashmir, Anti Smoking Squad today conducted inspection of Old Secretariat, L.D Hospital, Rajbagh, GB Panth Hospital, Forest Complex Lal Chowk and 16 persons were found violating Section 4 and 6 (b) of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. A fine of Rs. 1750 was realized from the offenders.
