Leh, April 18: Intensifying its drive to check violation of Covid-19 protocols, the Special Enforcement Squads (SESs) constituted by the Administration, and the ARTO Leh collected a fine of Rs 16,000 from violators yesterday. 

SESs imposed fines/challans on defaulters found violating National Directives for Covid-19 Management protocols such as not wearing masks in public spaces, not maintaining social distancing, a large public gathering/ congregation and spitting in public, etc.

The government has made it mandatory to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), including wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing in public areas such as markets and even vehicles. 

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SESs are responsible for checking Covid-19 violation in different areas. They have intensified the checking against the Covid-19 violation in their respective areas and, consequently, imposed fines on the violators.