Dhami government is strict regarding the incidents of spitting in food items in places like hotels, dhabas etc.

Dehradun. Chief Minister Dhami has recently taken cognizance of the incidents of spitting in food items in places like hotels and dhabas on social media. After which Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar has ordered to take strict action.

The Chief Minister says that there is no place for such misdeeds in Uttarakhand. Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar has ordered to take strict action on the instructions of the Chief Minister. DGP, Senior Superintendent of Police and all the districts have been instructed to ensure 100 percent verification of employees working in hotels/dhabas and other commercial establishments.

Also, emphasis should be laid on installing CCTV cameras in these institutions. Help of local intelligence unit will be taken to pay special attention to food traders operating in open spaces. He ordered that if such incidents adversely affect religious, ethnic or linguistic sentiments, then strict action will be taken under Section 196 (1) (B) or 299.

The first action in this direction was taken in Mussoorie region, where legal action was taken against the accused as per rules. Along with this, random checking will be done in coordination with the Health and Food Department. To curb these illegal activities, a case will be registered under Section 274 BNS of Uttarakhand Police Act and Section 81 of Uttarakhand Police Act.

The Director General of Police said that a public awareness campaign will be conducted with the help of the Health and Food Department, Municipal Corporation, District Panchayat and local institutions so that such incidents can be completely prevented.