Karnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxicating substances. Food safety officers will now conduct special inspections and enforcement operations. The government has urged the public to report any violations to authorities.

Karnataka bans gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for 1 year | India News

Karnataka has enforced a one-year ban on the production, sale, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, citing public health concerns.