LAHORE, Dec 30: Lahore Police have arrested 519 people this year during a special campaign aimed at curbing smog, the police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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According to the spokesperson, 511 cases were registered at various police stations for violations of smog-related standard operating procedures (SOPs). Action against smoke-emitting factories, shops and brick kilns led to the arrest of 483 individuals.
The spokesperson added that 24 people were taken into custody for burning tyres, plastic and shopping bags, while another 12 were arrested for setting fire to crop residue and garbage.
Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana said indiscriminate action was under way against those contributing to smog. He said Lahore Police were working shoulder to shoulder with relevant line departments as part of the anti-smog drive.
The CCPO said effective measures were also being taken against polluting transport, with traffic police continuing action against smoke-emitting vehicles. He stressed that public awareness and cooperation were essential to tackling air pollution.
