District administration launches massive drive to enforce COVID-19 norms

June 24: A massive drive was launch by Cachar District Administration to enforce disciplinary norms pertaining to COVID-19. It needs mention here that on 23 June, Additional District Magistrate of Cachar issued an order, according to which, 4 Executive Magistrates were deputed to carry out extensive drive in Silchar town and adjoining areas to detect persons moving around without wearing masks. They were further asked to impose spot fines upon the violators. The 4 Magistrates entrusted for this task are Abhilasj Baranwal, Vibhor Agarwal, Deepjyoti Gogoi and Maria Tanim.

On being entrusted the task, the magistrates jumped into immediate action in cooperation with Cachar Police. The drive was carried out in different parts of town like Fatak Bazar, Tarapur, Rangirkhari, Sadarghat etc. Fines were imposed on those who were not wearing masks properly or were violating the social distancing norms. With a total collection of more than Rs 37,000 as fine on Wednesday, the campaign was successful and has sent a strong message among the public to adhere to COVID-19 norms. Sources in the district administration stated that such drives will be carried out regularly in other areas as well.