Sunday Lockdown In UP, Rs 10,000 Fine For Second Mask Violation

In Uttar Pradesh, people caught without a mask will be fined Rs 1,000 the first time and Rs 10,000 the next.

Those caught without a mask in Uttar Pradesh can face a fine of up to Rs 10,000, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered today as part of new tougher rules to fight Covid in the state. The state has also announced a weekly shutdown. People caught without a mask will be fined Rs 1,000 the first time and Rs 10,000 the next. Yogi Adityanath has also ordered a shutdown on Sunday when only essential services and activities will be allowed. This will be a weekly feature, according to officials.