📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Filpro
Crime
Mohali Authorities Fine 14 Shops for Open Sale of Cigarettes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 09:15 PM
👁 2
Local authorities in Mohali have taken action against 14 commercial establishments for selling cigarettes in the open. Fines were levied on the shopkeepers as part of the enforcement drive.
In Mohali, a decisive action has been initiated against retailers engaging in the open sale of cigarettes. The municipal authorities have identified and penalized 14 shops for violating regulations concerning tobacco product sales.
This enforcement measure aims to curb the accessibility of cigarettes, particularly to individuals who may not be of legal age, and to ensure compliance with public health guidelines. Fines were collected from the proprietors of these establishments as a deterrent against future non-compliance.
The operation underscores the administration's commitment to regulating the sale of tobacco products within the city limits and promoting a healthier environment for its residents.
This enforcement measure aims to curb the accessibility of cigarettes, particularly to individuals who may not be of legal age, and to ensure compliance with public health guidelines. Fines were collected from the proprietors of these establishments as a deterrent against future non-compliance.
The operation underscores the administration's commitment to regulating the sale of tobacco products within the city limits and promoting a healthier environment for its residents.