Enforcement action against illegal tobacco sales near schools

Leh, July 04: To enforce the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, an enforcement team comprising members from the Health Department, Drug Controller, Municipality authorities, along with the Police conducted a raid on shops near Lamdon School and Kunfan Model School on June 4. During the operation, a banned substance known as ‘cop’ was recovered.

The seized substances were destroyed in the presence of the Coordination Committee members to ensure compl...

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Squad Members Leh Conducts Surprise Checking of Shops Under COTPA

Leh, Dec, 19: A team consisting of squad members under COTPA (Cigarette and other tobacco product Act) conducted a surprise checking of various shops on December 19 after receiving complaints from different education institution headed by District Health Officer Leh along with officers/officials representatives from Police Station Leh, Drug Controller UT Ladakh, Food Inspector Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Leh, Inspector Sale Tax UT Ladakh, District Consultant National ...

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