Lahore, November 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that co-operation of police, district administration, environment, health and other concerned departments is essential to impede anti-environmental activities causing smog.
He directed police teams to continue anti-smog operations and take stern actions against vehicles emitting massive smoke on highways, stubble burning and also factories and kilns owners for causing air pollution. As per directions of IG Punjab, crackdown on anti-smog has been intensified across the province.
Spokesperson for Punjab Police, while presenting a report on all smog-related activities i.e smoke emitting vehicles, stubble and tyres burning told that, since January 1st this year, overall 2620 anti-smog cases were registered and 2794 accused were arrested. During the last seven days, 135 cases have been registered and 116 accused have been arrested across Punjab. In Multan region, 40 cases were registered and 40 persons were arrested for burning of stubble (crops residue) tyres and lubricants.
In Gujranwala region, 03 cases were registered against burning of stubble, tires and lubricants and 02 persons were arrested. In Faisalabad region, 56 cases were registered for spreading smog and 54 persons were arrested. Similarly, 03 cases were registered for spreading smog and 03 persons were arrested in Sargodha region. In Sheikhupura region, 01 case was registered. 07 cases were registered for spreading smog in DG Khan Region.
In Bahawalpur region, 03 cases were registered for burning of stubble, tyres and lubricants whereas in Lahore region, 02 cases were registered for causing smog. Spokesperson for Punjab Police further said that collectively 76 cases have been registered in Lahore and 71 people have been arrested.
The Spokesperson further said that the citizens are requested to refrain from any hostile activities which could lead to the spread of smog and inform 15 against such persons. He also requested for every possible assistance to government departments in order to reduce environmental pollution.
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Punjab Police
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