IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's Directive: Punjab Police intensified crackdown for Smog Prevention and Environmental Protection.

 

Under the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively working across the province for the prevention of smog and environmental protection. In the last 24 hours, during the smog crackdown in Lahore and other districts, 43 cases were registered, 11 individuals were arrested, and fines exceeding 8 lakh rupees were imposed on 423 individuals. Additionally, 32 individuals were issued warnings. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, 17 cases of crop residue burning, 336 cases of high-emission vehicles, 13 industrial violations, 23 cases of brick kilns and 13 other violations were reported, and legal action was taken. Punjab Police spokesperson further said that during the current year's anti-smog crackdown, a total of 2025 individuals were arrested, 2248 cases were registered, and over 4 crore 91 lakh rupees in fines were imposed on 21,042 individuals, with 1310 warnings issued. A total of 1414 cases of crop residue burning, 18,095 cases of high-emission vehicles, 309 industrial violations, 837 brick kiln violations, and 247 other violations were reported. 

 

Spokesperson Punjab Police added that in the last 24 hours, 5092 vehicles emitting excess smoke were fined, 398 were impounded, and 2 had their fitness certificates cancelled. This year, a total of 7,30,390 vehicles emitting excess smoke have been fined, 1,56,858 vehicles impounded, and fitness certificates of 10,016 vehicles have been  cancelled. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has directed an acceleration of the anti-smog crackdown on highways, industrial areas, agricultural sites, and other locations, stressing that strict action be taken under a zero-tolerance policy against those violating smog SOPs. Police teams are instructed to maintain close coordination with the Environment Department in the anti-smog operations.

 

(Handout No. 1105)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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