Delhi's Pollution Curbs: Rs 68 Lakh in Fines on Day 1
Delhi's new pollution curbs began on day one, and traffic police reported Rs 68 lakh in fines. In total, 1,539 vehicles were denied entry and police issued 493 challans. One report puts the fines at Rs 49.3 lakh, so the figures differ between sources.
Context
Context: Delhi brings in these curbs during the winter months, when smoke from vehicles, dust and crop burning in nearby states often pushes air quality into the severe range. Vehicle limits are one of several steps officials use to cut pollution.
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