COVID-19: 4618 Train Passengers in Mumbai fined for not wearing Masks

The Mumbai Division of Railways and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have fined 4618 train passengers between Feb 1 to 14 for not wearing face masks, a mandatory health protocol to be followed amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

In a joint drive with the BMC, the Mumbai division of Railways has fined 2558 passengers for not wearing a mask in the train, informed the Chief Public Relation Officers (CPRO), Western Railway. A total penalty of Rs 3,28,500 collected from them, CPRO said further.

Meanwhile, the Central Railways informed that 2060 passengers on Mumbai Suburban Network were fined for not wearing masks while onboard & a total of Rs 1,21,600 have been collected from them.

This comes after Maharashtra reported 3,663 new COVID-19 cases & 2,700 recoveries on Tuesday. Due to the surge in coronavirus in the state, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray directed senior officials on Tuesday to take strict action against people or organisations who flout COVID-19 guidelines.

Suresh Kakani, Additional Municipal Commissioner, BMC said that "If the cases continue to rise & people ignore COVID norms & regulations, then BMC will not hesitate in taking a strong measure within the next 10 days".

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