City Traffic Police impounded another 2,393 vehicles and issued more than 7,000 traffic violation challans in its ongoing extensive operation targeting vehicles emitting smoke during last seven days. According to a spokesman of the traffic police, in response to the directive from Chief Traffic Officer Capt (R) Mustansar Feroze, the crackdown didnt stop at just smoke-emitting vehicles; it also extended to trucks, trailers, and loader vehicles lacking tarpaulin covers and mud flaps.
Challans were being issued to vehicles that spread dust, dirt, and other pollutants on the citys roads. Lahore Traffic Police, in collaboration with environmental agencies and allied departments,was at the forefront of these efforts. Special check posts have been set up at the citys entry and exit points, particularly during night time hours.