‘From now on 2 persons on two-wheeler will not be challaned’

Ludhiana: From now on, Ludhiana police will not challan or impose fine on two persons riding a two-wheeler. This was stated by Ludhiana commissioner of police Rakesh Agarwal during his Facebook live session on Monday evening. In this session, the top cop answered queries of residents related to lock down 5.0.
The maximum queries the CP got were over challans of two-wheelers for having two people on it, followed by opening of educational institutes, inter-state travell, doing morning walk, necessity of wearing mask where there is less people.
A resident, Rahul Ahuja, asked why police are issuing challans to those riding pillion on a two-wheeler. To this, the CP replied that considering the requests of residents, the Ludhiana police have allowed two persons to travel on a two-wheeler from Monday onwards. They will not be challaned.
Further Sohan Singh questioned whether four members of a family can travel in one car in case of an emergency. Agarwal said according to rule, only three persons, including driver, can commute in a car even if it is seven-seater. Further answering queries, CP he said people could go for a walk between 5am and 8pm. However, they will have to wear mask, ensure proper distance and also won’t use open gyms in parks.
Preeti Dhiman said autorickshaw drivers were over charging, to which the top cop replied that the traffic police would be asked to check it. In autos too, total only three persons, including driver, are allowed to sit. Further Abhimanuy Singh asked about the timing for running factories. Agarwal said factories could run 24 hours, but they will have to set the timing of labour movement accordingly.
Harish Dutt questioned if his daughter could travel from Delhi to Ludhiana and would require any pass. Agarwal replied, “No pass is needed to travel from other states to Punjab or Ludhiana. But 14 days home quarantine and installing COVA mobile application is a must for them.”
A city resident, Rajat Sharma, asked if he could give home tuition. The CP replied that home coaching can be given to one person only. Agarwal said educational institutes could open for office work or for preparation of online classes only.