Lahore police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a citizen for violating recommended coronavirus Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and not wearing a mask in public. local media reported on Sunday

According to the details, An FIR against Muhammad Javed has been registered at Islampura police station for violating the COVID-19 SOPs. The case has been lodged under the provisions of the Punjab Epidemic Control Ordinance 2020.

The move came after the district administration of Lahore on Saturday had asked the public to adhere to the COVID-19 SOPs and announced that anyone not wearing a mask in public places will be thrown in jail.

The decision was announced after a meeting on the COVID-19 situation was chaired by the Lahore police chief and Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Usman. The coronavirus situation was discussed and reviewed during the meeting and important decisions were taken.

The commissioner ordered strict implementation of the mask-wearing rule. He said that those who do not wear masks will be detained, have a case registered against them, and may face a jail term of up to six months.