The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) said on Saturday that during the past 15 days, more than 300 FIRs have been registered against those involved in burning waste and contributing to smog. LWMC spokesperson Umar Chaudhry said on Saturday that during the past 15 days, more than 300 FIRs had been registered against those involved in burning waste. Additionally, 630 challans imposing over Rs1.2m fines have been issued for offences related to burning waste. The LWMC enforcement wing has arrested 21 people for burning of trash and lodged 300 cases while imposing Rs1.2 million fines on violators, he added. Sources said that the LWMC enforcement wing and law-enforcement agencies jointly raided industrial units and a factory in Misri Shah, which was allegedly involved in waste burning, was sealed. Simultaneously, in Johar Town, three persons were arrested for setting waste on fire. The LWMC spokesperson said that efforts were underway to curb elements contributing to smog.
On the instructions of the Punjab government, a smart lockdown continues to contain smog. According to district administration, educational institutions remained completely closed, businesses remained closed till 3pm, teams continued checking in different areas. Many business centers including famous plazas and outlets of big brands were sealed for violating the orders of the government. Under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Captain (R) Shah Mir Iqbal, district administration teams under the supervision of assistant commissioners were present in the field to implement smart lockdown orders in the four tehsils of Sialkot district and immediate action was taken on complaints of violations.
