IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar’s Directive: Punjab Police ensuring strict measures of smog prevention and environmental protection.
During the last 24 hours In Lahore and various districts, during the smog crackdown, 19 cases were registered and 7 individuals were arrested.
4,695 vehicles were challaned for emitting excessive smoke, 445 vehicles were impounded, and 1 vehicle’s fitness certificate was suspended.
Following the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police continues its zero-tolerance crackdown on smog prevention and environmental protection. In the last 24 hours, during the smog crackdown across the province 19 cases were registered, and 7 individuals were arrested. Spokesperson of Punjab Police said that, during the operation, fines amounting to Rs. 755,000 were imposed on 382 individuals, and 28 others were issued warnings. The violations included 12 cases of crop residue burning, 315 instances of vehicles emitting excessive smoke, 2 industrial activity violations, 2 brick kiln violations, and 5 other environmental infractions. Spokesperson further said that, so far this year, a total of 1,700 individuals have been arrested, 1,826 cases have been registered, and fines totaling over Rs. 32 million have been imposed on 19,291 individuals. Additionally, 1,247 warnings have been issued. Violations reported this year include 1,103 cases of crop residue burning, 16,499 instances of vehicles emitting excessive smoke, 310 industrial violations, 631 brick kiln violations, 42 barbecue-related violations, and 180 other environmental violations.
Furthermore, in the past 24 hours, 4,695 vehicles were challaned for emitting excessive smoke, 445 vehicles were impounded, and 1 vehicle’s fitness certificate was suspended. Since the beginning of the year, a total of 715,363 vehicles have been challaned for emitting excessive smoke, 155,494 vehicles have been impounded, and 10,013 vehicles’ fitness certificates have been suspended.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has instructed that the crackdown on smog be intensified, particularly on highways, industrial areas, agricultural fields, and other key locations. He emphasized that no delay should occur in taking strict action against violators under the zero-tolerance policy. He also directed police teams to maintain close coordination with the Environment Department during the crackdown.
(Handout No. 1096)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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