81 shops sealed in anti-smog crackdown

LAHORE : The district administration has ramped up inspections and enforcement measures across the provincial capital to effectively tackle smog.

Over the past 24 hours, authorities took action at 119 locations where anti-smog Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were violated while 2,648 shops, markets, and shopping malls were inspected in Lahore during the same period. As a result, 113 shops, markets, and shopping malls were shut down for non-compliance, while 81 establishments were sealed for failing to meet regulatory standards.

Additionally, fines totaling Rs75,000 were imposed, and three cases were registered against violators as part of the ongoing crackdown. According to spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner City inspected 515 locations, sealing 10 shops for violations and imposing fines totaling Rs30,000. Similarly, AC Cantt inspected 475 locations, sealing 8 shops and issuing two warnings for non-compliance.

AC Model Town checked 340 sites, sealing two shops, issuing eight warnings, and imposing fines of Rs10,000. AC Raiwind inspected eight locations and sealed four shops for violations. AC Shalimar conducted inspections at 90 sites, imposing fines totaling Rs2,000 on violators.

AC Ravi inspected 435 locations, sealing four shops, issuing 12 warnings, and imposing fines of Rs1,000. AC Allama Iqbal Town inspected 345 locations, sealing 23 establishments and registering 3 FIRs. AC Wagha inspected 120 locations and issued warnings for six violations.