Over Rs 1.25-crore fine collected for violating mask rule in Odisha

Odisha police has collected fines totalling Rs 1.25 crore from people for not wearing face masks in public places, DGP Abhay said on Friday. Participating in a videoconference meeting with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the DGP said Rs 11.74 lakh was collected towards violation of social distancing norms and Rs 1.03 lakh for night curfew



violations.

The Chief Minister appreciated the lockdown enforcement by the police and showing its humane face to help many poor migrants.

"I would like to appreciate all of you for the hard work you and your teams have put in the last 3 months for creating awareness amongst people and enforcing the lockdown," said Patnaik.