Cops distribute masks among commuters

Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, April 21

In view of the present ongoing Covid pandemic and to emphasise on the necessity of wearing masks, a drive was conducted at important traffic junctions in the city today. Senior cops led by the JCP (City), Deepak Pareek, ADCP Sameer Verma and ACP Jatinder Singh took part in the drive.

The police personnel, along with members of civil society and voluntary organisations, checked commuters on red lights, who were not wearing face masks.

Cops also distributed free masks among commuters and requested them to follow the guidelines to curb the spread of Covid. “We also warned commuters that if they continue to violate Covid norms, strict penal action will be taken against them. Around 4,000 mask have been distributed among commuters and residents at bus stand, Bharat Nagar Chowk, Old Session Chowk and other important junctions,” said the JCP. The police would continue such awareness drive in future too, the JCP added.