Spitting in CP, posh markets will cost you Rs 1,000

NEW DELHI: To contain the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public hygiene, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched the intensive anti-spitting drive in Connaught Place, the heart of the national Capital. The NDMC has engaged a special squad of 10 civil wardens to keep a track of people indulging in spitting and polluting the vicinity. People found in such activities will be fined Rs 1,000 as per a notification earlier issued by the NDMC. The first phase drive will cover the Connaught Place, Khan Market, Gole market, Sarojini Nagar Market, Bengali Market, Janpath and other prominent market areas, and in the second phase by mid July the drive will cover the parks, gardens and other public places to fine the violators. “Apart from the fine or challaning, these civic wardens will also spread awareness and educate the public about the ill effects of spitting and urinating in public places,” the NDMC said in a statement.