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Himachal Gets Tough: Arrest Without Warrant, 8-Day Jail For Not Wearing Masks

Amid rising incidences of Covid-19 cases, the administration in Himachal has brought in new stricter provisions in order to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in the state. Himachal Pradesh has invoked a new provision to arrest people not wearing masks, who on conviction, shall also be jailed for eight days, along with a fine of Rs 5000.

Police in the districts has been advised to get tough against wilful violators and invoke the provisions sparing none.