Staff Reporter
Lahore:Under the leadership of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively conducting operations aimed at smog prevention and environmental protection. These efforts have been intensified across all districts of the province, including Lahore. According to details, a crackdown this year has led to the arrest of 957 accused, with 1,245 cases registered against them. In the provincial capital alone, 73 accused have been apprehended, resulting in 182 registered cases. Throughout the province, traffic authorities have issued challans to 669,599 vehicles for excessive emissions. Additionally, 150,600 vehicles were impounded for non-compliance with fitness standards, and the fitness certificates of 9,965 vehicles were suspended due to pollution violations. Significant fines have also been imposed on vehicles contributing to smog.
IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has instructed an acceleration of anti-smog operations on highways, in industrial areas, and other critical locations. He emphasized the ongoing enforcement efforts by traffic police and Punjab Highway Patrol against vehicles responsible for smog. The monitoring of traffic through Safe City cameras will be enhanced to facilitate swift action against polluting vehicles. Dr. Usman Anwar affirmed that the Punjab Police is providing full support to the Environment Department in combating smog. He directed field officers to take immediate action against vehicles, factories, and agricultural burning contributing to smog. IG Punjab stressed the importance of strict enforcement against the burning of crop residues, actions by brick kiln owners and the burning of waste to ensure environmental protection.
