ANTI-SMOG CRACKDOWN IN TOBA TEK SINGH: RS 500,000 FINE IMPOSED, KILNS DEMOLISHED AND SEALED OVER VIOLATIONS

Faisalabad: 21 Oct (Digital Itla) In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and under the directives of Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik, strict enforcement measures against smog-causing factors continue across District Toba Tek Singh.

In this context, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Mujahid Abbas chaired a meeting of the District Anti-Smog Committee, attended by officers from all concerned departments.

During the meeting, performance metrics were reviewed. It was reported that 65 brick kilns were inspected across the district during the preceding week. Enforcement teams penalized 11 non-compliant kilns, imposing fines totaling Rs. 500,000, sealing one kiln, and demolishing five others. Furthermore, out of 20 barbecue joints inspected, two were sealed for non-compliance while suction hood systems were installed at 13 spots.

The Deputy Director of Agriculture informed the forum that no crop residue burning incidents have been reported in the district since August.

ADC Enforcement Mujahid Abbas directed officials to enforce mandatory covering of construction materials at all development sites, initiate strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles, and intensify public awareness campaigns regarding environmental hazards.