Patna Cracks Down: Spitting, Urinating in Public Means ₹500 Fine & Public Shaming on LED Screens
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News18•05-01-2026, 22:31
Patna Cracks Down: Spitting, Urinating in Public Means ₹500 Fine & Public Shaming on LED Screens
- •Patna Municipal Corporation imposes strict penalties for spitting pan, gutkha, or tobacco and open urination.
- •Offenders will face a ₹500 fine and public humiliation, with their pictures displayed on city LED screens.
- •Individuals caught will be labeled 'City Enemies' by the Municipal Corporation.
- •Surveillance is conducted via 3300 cameras at 415 locations, monitored by the Integrated Command and Control Center.
- •The initiative aims to improve Patna's cleanliness and Swachh Survekshan ranking; citizens can report violations via 155304.
Why It Matters: Patna enforces public shaming and fines for spitting/urinating to boost city cleanliness.
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