Bandipora, Oct 18: The Executive Magistrate 1st Class Ajas imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage, and offering of tobacco products within a 100-meter radius of all educational institutions under his jurisdiction. The order has been issued under the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply, and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA).

The magistrate’s order stated that the prohibition aims to safeguard the health and well-being of students and to discourage the initiation of tobacco use among the youth. The order came into effect immediately.

As per the directions, no individual or shopkeeper shall sell, offer for sale, or store tobacco products within the restricted 100-meter zone of any

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