In a bid to control the COVID-19 surge, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Sunday that a free mask will be provided to those caught without mask in public places.

As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, fine for not wearing mask in public places in Mumbai is Rs 200. However, it is observed that those caught without mask would pay the penalty and continue to repeat the same mistake. So, BMC chief Iqbal Chahal on Sunday issued an order in which it has been mentioned that BMC will aggressively fine people outdoors without a face mask and then provide them with a free mask. The purpose is to educate people about the need to wear a face mask, the civic body mentioned.