Punjab Police Intensify Crackdown for Smog Prevention, air pollution and Environmental Safety
In the past 24 hours, 28 cases were registered and violators arrested across Lahore and other districts as part of the smog crackdown. Punjab Police spokesperson.
Punjab Police’s strict actions for the prevention of smog, air pollution, and environmental protection are ongoing, and in continuation of these efforts, during the past 24 hours, 28 cases were registered and violators were arrested in various districts including Lahore during the anti-smog crackdown. Punjab Police spokesperson while sharing details, said that during the operations, fines amounting to 915,000 rupees were imposed on 499 individuals, and 44 people were issued warnings. A total of 26 violations of crop residue burning, 227 violations by smoke-emitting vehicles, and 5 violations related to brick kilns were reported.
Punjab Police spokesperson further said that during the current year, a total of 2,548 cases were registered and 2,278 violators were arrested across various districts including Lahore as a result of the anti-smog crackdown. During this period, fines amounting to more than 192.3 million rupees were imposed on 91,518 individuals, while 13,166 people were issued warnings. Reported violations included 1,652 cases of crop-residue burning, 54,850 violations by smoke-emitting vehicles, 1,407 industrial violations, and 2,117 brick kiln violations. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the anti-smog crackdown on highways, in industrial areas, agricultural lands, and other locations. He made it clear that under the zero-tolerance policy, no delay should be made in taking strict action against those who violate smog SOPs.
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Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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