Punjab Police actively collaborates with other Departments for Smog Prevention and Environmental Protection.
03 Cases Registered, 03 Lawbreakers Arrested, over 6.5 Lac Rupees Fines were imposed on 407 Offenders. Punjab Police Spokesperson
Under the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is ensuring strict timely measures for smog prevention and environmental protection in collaboration with other departments. Punjab Police teams are conducting indiscriminate actions against violations of smog SOPs. Punjab Police spokesperson said that in the last 24 hours, 3 cases were registered, 3 lawbreakers were arrested, and fines amounting to over 6.5 lac rupees were imposed on 407 violators. Additionally, 29 individuals were issued warnings. Violations related to the burning of crop residues (1 case) and the emission of excessive smoke from vehicles (375 cases) were reported.
Spokesperson further added that in the ongoing anti-smog crackdown this year, a total of 3,369 individuals have been arrested, 3,852 cases have been registered, 7,716 individuals have been issued warnings, and fines totaling over 10.38 crore rupees have been imposed on 43,169 individuals. Violations reported include 2,079 cases of burning crop residues, 36,952 cases of excessive smoke from vehicles, 378 cases of industrial activities, 1,428 cases of brick kiln violations, and 363 violations at other locations. In the past 24 hours, 4,755 vehicles emitting excessive smoke were fined, and 462 vehicles were impounded. This year, a total of 930,367 vehicles have been fined for emitting excessive smoke on highways, 177,141 vehicles were impounded, and fitness certificates of 10,104 vehicles were suspended. IGP Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has instructed the continuation of anti-smog actions on highways, industrial areas, agricultural areas, and other locations. Dr. Usman Anwar emphasized that zero-tolerance policy against those violating smog SOPs.
(Handout No. 1233)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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