LUCKNOW: In the City of Nawabs, security officials deployed at the Lucknow Metro stations are on a task to sniff out tobacco from commuters and have weeded out over 20 kg tobacco products in the first two days of its launch.Metro passengers in the city have been trying various tricks to smuggle tobacco and related products inside coaches. "During frisking while entering Metro premises, Metro officials were able to collect approximately 20 kg tobacco and other related items like pan, pan masala, cigarette etc. "I am very thankful to commuters for their cooperation in frisking and keeping the metro clean. Lucknow Metro is a green and environment friendly public transport and it is our duty to keep it clean. "Out of five, every third commuter was carrying a tobacco product and was found chewing tobacco.

Source: Times of India September 08, 2017 13:18 UTC