Over 1500 smoky vehicles seized to curb smog spread

LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Minister for Transport Ibrahim Murad has said that more than 1,511 vehicles were impounded during the last two months for causing pollution, ARY News reported.

In a statement on Tuesday, he said that action was also taken against 4,682 vehicles without fitness certificates. He directed that no exception should be made for polluting transport and they should be seized immediately.

The minister said that he would go to any extent to eliminate smog. Heavy fines will also be imposed on transport causing pollution and smog, he added.

He directed the field staff to be proactive and take strict measures in this regard. “People have to understand their responsibility and fix their vehicle issues causing smog, otherwise the government has power to seized their vehicles and impose hefty fines.

Citizens should refrain from violating smog laws and support the government in keeping the environment safe and clean. Awareness drives are also being launched to combat smog,” he added..