Shop sealed in Channi under #COTPA Act

As part of the ongoing 100 Days Campaign under #NashaMuktBharatAbhiyan, the District Administration today conducted surprise raids at multiple locations across the district.

The raids were carried out to check the sale and storage of e-cigarettes/ vapes and other prohibited items under the COTPA Act.

During the drive, one shop at Channi, namely Maa Laxmi Super Store, was sealed on the spot for violation of norms and goods worth over 10 lakh, including around 350 e-cigarettes were seized, in presence of Additional District Magistrate Vidhu Shekhar, SDM Jammu (South) Manu Hansa and Tehsildar Bahu, Raju Sambyal.

It is pertinent to mention that use of e-Cigarettes is banned in India, under The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.