295 persons fined for smoking in public in Bengaluru, police book 40 cases

Police inspected commercial establishments and shops suspected of illegally displaying advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products

7 Mar, 11:18 — 7 Mar, 15:05

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Public smoking is a health concern and is regulated by law in many places, including Bengaluru. Enforcement actions like these aim to improve public health and ensure compliance with anti-smoking regulations.

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Bengaluru police fined 295 persons for public smoking
40 cases were booked by the police in connection with public smoking

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295 persons were fined for smoking in public in Bengaluru.

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Police booked 40 cases related to public smoking.

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Police inspected commercial establishments and shops suspected of illegally displaying advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products.

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Police inspected commercial establishments and shops for illegally displayed advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products.

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