Five Shops Fined for Illegal Tobacco Sales Near Schools in Jamshedpur

SDO Leads Surprise Raids Near Educational Institutions in Aambagan and Sakchi Areas

Key Points:

• Administration conducts surprise raids near two prominent schools
• Five shops penalized for selling tobacco products within prohibited zone
• Each violator fined ₹1,000 with products seized during operation

JAMSHEDPUR – Local authorities conducted surprise inspections targeting illegal tobacco sales near educational institutions under Deputy Commissioner Ananya Mittal’s directive.

The operation focused on shops near major schools. Meanwhile, officials confiscated prohibited items from violating establishments.

Enforcement Action

SDO Shatabdi Mazumdar led the inspection team near local schools. “We will not tolerate such violations,” remarked a senior official.

The raids targeted shops within 100 yards of school premises. Moreover, authorities seized tobacco products from five establishments.

Legal Measures

Each violating shop owner received a ₹1,000 penalty. Additionally, officials confiscated all prohibited items during the operation.

The team included Executive Magistrate Chandrjeet Singh. Furthermore, Food Safety Officer Manzar Hussain participated in the inspection.

Future Initiatives

Authorities plan to continue similar surprise inspections. “Regular monitoring will ensure compliance,” stated a district official.

The administration emphasizes student safety and health. However, shopkeepers face stricter penalties for repeated violations.