<p>As many as 149 people were fined on Saturday for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocol by not wearing face masks at public places here, police said.</p>.<p>A fine to the tune of Rs 74,500 was collected from the violators in different parts of Jammu district, a police spokesman said.</p>.<p>He said police acted tough against the violators amid a spike in coronavirus cases.</p>.<p>“Jammu Police have once again requested the general public to follow the directions issued by government in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Also, those who are found violating the restrictions will be dealt strictly," the spokesman said. </p>
<p>As many as 149 people were fined on Saturday for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocol by not wearing face masks at public places here, police said.</p>.<p>A fine to the tune of Rs 74,500 was collected from the violators in different parts of Jammu district, a police spokesman said.</p>.<p>He said police acted tough against the violators amid a spike in coronavirus cases.</p>.<p>“Jammu Police have once again requested the general public to follow the directions issued by government in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Also, those who are found violating the restrictions will be dealt strictly," the spokesman said. </p>