Lahore Police Arrest 487 in Anti-Smog Crackdown
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 487 people as part of a special enforcement campaign targeting activities contributing to hazardous air pollution across the city, officials said on Sunday. According to a police spokesperson, 484 cases have been registered for violations of smog-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Of those…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 487 people as part of a special enforcement campaign targeting activities contributing to hazardous air pollution across the city, officials said on Sunday.
According to a police spokesperson, 484 cases have been registered for violations of smog-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Of those arrested, 469 individuals were taken into custody for emitting toxic smoke from factories, shops and brick kilns.
In addition, 14 people were arrested for burning tyres, plastic and shopping bags, while four others were detained for burning crop residue and solid waste, the spokesperson said.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana warned that individuals and businesses contributing to smog must immediately halt environmentally hazardous activities. He said Lahore Police were providing legal support to line departments to ensure effective implementation of anti-smog measures.
The CCPO said a zero-tolerance policy was being enforced against violations of smog SOPs, with swift action being taken against offenders. He also urged citizens to report smog-causing activities by calling the police helpline 15.
