Belonia, May 22, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Belonia May 22: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, an anti-tobacco campaign was held in Belonia Bazar area on Monday, organized under the aegis of South District Tobacco Control Cell.

Under the joint campaign of Health Department and Belonia Police Station, awareness was raised among the common people on Section 4 of the Tobacco Act, prohibition of smoking in public places and Section 6(A) and prohibition of sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to any person below eighteen years.

During the raid at least 11 shopkeepers were fined with Rs 1000.

The officials ensured that no one should smoke in populated places across the market area.

Chief Health Officer Dr. Subrata Das while interacting with the reporters said that the main goal of this campaign is to increase awareness among the people about the tobacco law and to make them aware about the harmful aspects of tobacco.

Inspecting Officer of Drug Aditya Prakash Chakma, Nodal Officer Dr. Alak Das, Tobacco Consultant Arijit Das among others remained present during the days anti-tobacco drive.