Tripura, 10 June 2025: In an effort to promote public health and maintain clean, tobacco-free tourism spots, the District Magistrate of Sepahijala, Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, has declared three areas of the district as tobacco-free zones under the provisions of COTPA, 2003 (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act).
Effective from May 30, Neermahal, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kasba Kalibari have been designated as tobacco-free zones. The sale and consumption of cigarettes, drugs, or any form of tobacco products are strictly prohibited in these areas.
Violators found consuming or selling tobacco products within these zones will face legal action as per the law. This initiative was officially communicated by the Sepahijala District Magistrate’s office.
