14 people were detained and 91 FIRs were lodged in the last 24 hours, according to a Punjab police spokeswoman.
Furthermore, for failing to follow the SOPs, 458 people received fines totaling 8.28 lacs, and 33 more received warnings.
According to the spokeswoman, 359 cases involving smoke-emitting cars and 38 reports of crop residue burning were reported.
In addition, there were 24 other recorded breaches, 27 pertaining to brick kilns, and 3 cases of industrial activity infractions.
There are 2627 cases against the 2161 people who were arrested for violating government SOPs.
21924 people have been fined more than 5 crore 9 lacs, according to the Punjab police.
An increased crackdown has been ordered by the Inspector General of Police (IG) to shield the public from smog.
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, the governor of Punjab, has also called for the province to declare an emergency due to the deteriorating smog.
According to the governor, air pollution in the majority of the province’s districts has gotten out of hand. “There are a lot of people who are ill and getting admitted to hospitals,” he stated.
According to Sardar Saleem Haider, closing educational institutions, entertainment parks, and colleges couldn’t provide fruitful outcomes. “Traders oppose markets being closed by 8:00 PM.”
He said that majority of Punjab’s districts and Lahore are experiencing an increase in pollution. He suggested declaring a short-term emergency to stop smog.
The governor went on to say, “To control the smog, the institutions must agree.”
