Uttar Pradesh: Pay fine, buy two masks on the spot

LUCKNOW: In the coming days, if you are caught without a face cover in a public area, not only will you be fined Rs 100 but are also likely to have to shell out Rs 10 for two new face masks.
Additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Awasthi said the CM has directed officials to ensure that two masks of Rs 5 each are given out to every person who is fined for not wearing a mask or face cover in public.“The home department will be issuing an order on this soon,” Awasthi said.
The decision, said an official, was being taken to ensure that a person who is caught without a mask should simultaneously be given access to masks immediately. However, the offender will have to pay for the masks.
The CM has also directed officials to increase patrolling in all areas to ensure that social distancing norms are being followed.