The Indian Government has been extremely vocal about the use and importance of masks.
However people in Delhi have been complacent and not wearing masks.
Since masks offer immense protection, In mid-June a fine of Rs. 500 for violators was fixed in Delhi.
200 enforcement teams are catching people and issuing fines.
Government official Arun Gupta there is a rise in Delhi's infections with more than 2.5 lakh cases
and more than 5,000 deaths.
Data compiled from last week shows that from 20th September to 27th September
the enforcement agencies collected Rs. 1,19,57,900 in fines.
Prior to that from June-September only Rs 25,000 was collected in fines.
The amount of fines collected has increased so much!
Officials in civilian clothes, have strictly began catching violators and issuing fines.
Officials in civilians cloths are strictly fining those without masks.
Those sitting in cars without masks or driving in cars are asked to park their vehicles and pay a fine.
Since the past 1 week the government has decided to become even more strict.
On 18th September 2020 in Delhi there was a meeting between CM Arvind Kejriwal
and L-G Anil Baijal where they decided strict regulations. This is because,
the government has been creating awareness about masks but citizens of Delhi continue to ignore it.
There are callertunes that explain importance of masks, there hoarding along the road,
there is information everywhere. Despite this, people continue to ignore it.
People in Delhi are roaming around freely without masks
in areas like Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazar, and Kashmere Gate.