Despite strict instructions, a number of people have not been wearing face masks in the city, which has been made mandatory by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Taking stern action against the rule breakers NMC nuisance search squad on Thursday collected Rs 1,08,200 as fine from 541 citizens for not wearing masks.
In the last six days, search teams took action against 2983 citizens and recovered a fine of Rs. 5,96,600/- has been recovered.
The count of corona cases is increasing in Nagpur. The death toll is also rising sharply. In such circumstances, a careless attitude from citizens may turn things out of control for the city authorities.