IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directive: Punjab Police intensified crackdown to prevent Smog and protect the environment.
In the Last 24 Hours, 56 Cases Registered and 25 Individuals Arrested During Smog Crackdown: Punjab Police Spokesperson.
In line with the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, the Punjab Police continues its crackdown on smog prevention and environmental protection across all districts. According to the spokesperson of Punjab Police, in the past 24 hours, 56 cases have been registered, 25 individuals have been arrested, and fines amounting to over 800,000 rupees have been imposed on 448 individuals. Additionally, 36 people have been issued warnings. Spokesperson further said that, in the last 24 hours, violations were reported as follows: 13 cases of burning crop residues, 357 cases involving vehicles emitting excessive smoke, 8 industrial violations, 12 violations related to brick kilns, and 4 other environmental infractions. Regarding the overall smog crackdown this year, Punjab Police spokesperson revealed that 2,484 individuals have been arrested, 3,051 cases have been registered, and a total of over 66.5 million rupees in fines have been imposed on 27,648 people. Furthermore, 1,591 individuals have been issued warnings. The breakdown of violations this year is as follows: 1,760 cases of burning crop residues, 24,111 cases of vehicles emitting excessive smoke, 328 industrial violations, 1,199 violations related to brick kilns, and 289 other infractions. In the last 24 hours, 8,147 vehicles emitting excessive smoke were fined, and 766 vehicles were impounded. So far this year, fines have been imposed on 780,315 vehicles for emitting excessive smoke on highways. Additionally, 161,502 vehicles have been impounded at police stations, and fitness certificates have been suspended for 10,037 vehicles. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has instructed that the crackdown on smog prevention be intensified across highways, industrial areas, agricultural zones, and other locations. He emphasized that there should be zero tolerance for violations of smog-related SOPs, and strict action should be taken without delay against those responsible.
(Handout No. 1132)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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