Police and administration are strict over the COTPA law, action is being taken against tobacco products near the population and educational institutions in Salanpur. A special drive under the COTPA Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 was conducted in various areas of Salanpur block on Tuesday under the leadership of the West Burdwan district administration, Asansol Durgapur police commissionerate and the district health department. During this time, the police and administration took a strict stand against the shopkeepers who violated the Tobacco Control Act. As part of the ban on sales within 100 yards of educational institutions, action was taken on shops near schools and educa... [Read more]