Police, Health Officers Face Penality For Smoking In Public

Don't be surprised to see a police officer or traffic policeman being fined by a health officer for taking a puff in public areas. 

Starting from today, the state tobacco department will keep a close watch on tobacco consumption in public areas, and if any police officer, traffic personnel, educationist or even a health officer is found smoking in a non-smoking zone, the department can impose a fine of up to Rs 500 on them. 

In a month-long drive, the Delhi tobacco department will be focusing on the four departments — health, education, police and transport.