The Anti-Tobacco Flying Squad of the Singchung-Tenga Block, West Kameng District, conducted a surprise inspection in the Sinchung township and Tenga market areas. A significant quantity of various tobacco products was seized from shops operating within 100 yards of educational institutions, in violation of COTPA 2003 regulations. Defaulters were fined accordingly.
This inspection is part of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 2.0, which runs from 24th September to 23rd November 2024. The DTC Cell, Bomdila, aims to conduct 16 enforcement drives as part of the TFYC 2.0 initiative.
The Anti-Tobacco Flying Squad was led by Shri Pobing Gyati (CO Singchung), Dr. S.K. Thongon (DPO, DTC Cell Bomdila), Dr. T. Droima (SMO in-charge cum Member Secretary, Flying Squad Singchung Block), Shri Nikam (Sub-Inspector, Rupa PS), along with officials from DMO Bomdila, PHC Singchung, and personnel from Rupa PS. The seized tobacco products were disposed of under the direction of the CO, who also serves as the Chairman of the Anti-Tobacco Flying Squad for the Singchung Block (DIPRO)