Lahore Police Arrest 83 in Crackdown on Environmental Polluters amid Anti-Smog Drive

Lahore, Pakistan Report by Dr.Ansab Ali. — Police in Lahore have intensified their campaign against environmental violators as part of the city’s broader efforts to combat worsening air pollution. According to officials, 83 individuals have been arrested and 77 cases registered during the latest phase of the anti-smog operation.

A police spokesperson said that 68 people were detained for releasing harmful emissions from factories, brick kilns, and vehicles, while nine were arrested for burning tyres, plastic, and shopping bags. Six others were taken into custody for setting fire to crop residues.

The arrests were made across several divisions of the city, including Saddar, City, Cantt, Civil Lines, Model Town, and Iqbal Town.

Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said that anti-smog Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being strictly enforced. He added that the police are providing legal assistance to environmental departments to ensure compliance with pollution control laws.

Kamyana noted that surveillance cameras operated by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority are also being used to identify offenders. He directed officers to continue operations “without discrimination” against those contributing to air pollution.

> “Clean air is the best gift we can give to our future generations,” Kamyana said, urging citizens to cooperate in efforts to improve air quality.