Busting rumors and fake news went viral on social media that Rs 1,000 fine will be charged over not wearing face masks, Mumbai Police on Wednesday, February 24, said that the penalty was Rs 200 and not Rs 1,000 as claimed by messages going viral over the internet. Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh finally cleared the air and said that no mask could cost a fine of Rs 1,000.

"Dear Mumbaikars! FakeNews mongers are back again! This time claiming that No Mask can cost you a fine 1000 rupees. While no money can compensate for safety being compromised, you can only be charged Rs 200 for not wearing a mask," he tweeted on Wednesday morning.

Earlier on Monday, Mumbai police had announced the new mandate under Covid-19 norms that authorized cops to fine Rs 200 to those found without masks on the streets.

"Dear Mumbaikars, Mumbai Police is now authorized to issue challans to offenders not wearing a mask too. Every time we penalized you for not wearing a helmet or seatbelt it was always to remind you the value of your life and safety. Same for masks. Please take care. You matter to us," the metropolis' police had said in its tweet.

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