By Our Correspondent
LAHORE, December 15: The Lahore Police have arrested 487 individuals during a special enforcement campaign aimed at curbing hazardous air pollution across the city.
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According to the spokesperson for the Lahore Police, 484 cases have been registered for violations of smog-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Of the total arrests, he added that 469 individuals were taken into custody for emitting toxic smoke from factories, shops, and brick kilns. Additionally, 14 persons were arrested for burning tyres, plastic and shopping bags, while four others were detained for burning crop residue and solid waste, he said.
Meanwhile, Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana warned that those contributing to smog must immediately cease environmentally hazardous activities. The Lahore Police were providing necessary legal support to line departments to ensure effective smog control measures, he added.
The CCPO further emphasized that a zero-tolerance policy was being enforced against violations of smog SOPs, and swift action was being taken against offenders. He urged citizens to report smog-causing activities by contacting the police helpline 15.
