Lucknow Police to start 'masking drive' in the city, procures 50,000 masks

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The Lucknow Police have procured 50,000 masks from the state rural development department for distribution among those found in public places without wearing one. This will serve two purposes. The department will have an additional income and people who refuse to wear them will be covered up. Not that these masks are free. While offenders are liable to pay Rs 500 as penalty for not wearing masks, they are also supposed to buy two masks for Rs 10 on the spot. Lucknow Police Commissioner Sujeet Pandey is at the forefront of the “masking” drive by conducting surprise checks