The Hindu·3 min read·medium
24 shops closed for selling banned tobacco products in Virudhunagar district in June, July
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The Hindu Bureau
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Authorities in India's Virudhunagar district have sealed 24 shops and issued significant fines for the illegal sale of banned tobacco products. The crackdown is part of a joint effort between food safety officials and local police to enforce public health regulations.
Department of Food Safety officials have sealed 24 shops and imposed a fine of ₹8.25 lakh for selling banned tobacco products between June 1 and July 13. Besides, the officials have imposed a penalty of ₹2 lakh on eight individuals for the same crime.
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