As per directives of Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan, police teams have been mobilized to curb anti-environmental activities causing smog.
The Police Department intensified joint operations with the environment department, district administration and other departments concerned.
In this regard, the Punjab Police Spokesperson said that not only all departments are taking measures for eradication of smog but citizens are being sensitised to their important role in this regard.
The spokesperson while sharing details of all anti-smog activities said that since November 1, as many as 1,992 cases have been registered across Punjab and 2141 accused have been arrested so far.
He further said that 435 cases of crop burning have been registered and 318 people have been arrested in Sahiwal region.
In Sheikhupura region, a total of 362 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 714 persons were arrested.
In Gujranwala region a total of 362 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 276 persons were arrested. In Multan region, a total of 301 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 288 persons were arrested.
In Faisalabad region, a total of 248 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 248 persons were arrested. In Bahawalpur region, a total of 56 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 60 persons were arrested.
In Sargodha region, a total of 63 cases of burning of crops, tires and lubricants were registered and 63 persons were arrested.
