Punjab Police ensuring strict action for Environmental Protection and Smog Prevention
724 suspects arrested and 934 cases registered during this year's anti-smog operations: Punjab Police Spokesperson.
Under the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively working to protect the environment and prevent the smog. Across the province, including Lahore, operations are ongoing against vehicles, factories, and brick kiln owners contributing to smog. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, 724 suspects have been arrested this year as part of these anti-smog efforts, and 934 cases have been registered. In the provincial capital alone, 70 suspects have been arrested, and 179 cases filed.
IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has directed that an intensified crackdown on smog-causing activities in highways, industrial areas, and other locations. He instructed that Safe City cameras be used to ramp up actions against vehicles contributing to smog. Punjab Highway Patrol and Traffic Police have also been directed to expedite measures against such vehicles on roads. Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that Punjab Police is fully cooperating with the Environment Department in efforts to reduce smog. He instructed immediate action against vehicles, factories, and crop burning that contribute to smog. Additionally, field officers were directed to accelerate actions for environmental protection, particularly against burning crop residues, brick kiln emissions, and garbage fires and to submit regular performance reports to the Central Police Office.
(Handout No. 956)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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