Chandigarh, September 13 || Haryana's Directorate of School Education has banned the sale of Tobacco, Gutkha and other intoxicating substances within 100 yards of all schools in the state on Friday.
According to the circular issued by the state's education directorate, all the block education officers, block resource centres, and the Principals or headmasters were instructed to keep an eye on the activities related to the sale of tobacco, gutkha and intoxicating substances within 100 yards of the schools coming under them.
The circular further added that those who violated the order, then the Gra Panchayat and the nearest police officer/employee should be duly informed, and immediate action should be taken to stop the sale of tobacco, gutkha and other substances.