Lahore Traffic Police Fined Vehicles Over Smog Threat

Lahore is considered as one of the most smog-effected cities in the world. In the last 6-7 years, the issue has become severe every year, causing serious health issues. According to media reports, Lahore Air Quality Index will remain between 302-442, which is very unhealthy for the peoples.
For the safety of public and environment the City Traffic Police, Lahore has taken a strict action against the transporters and drivers and fined over 31,292 vehicles which are causing air pollution and becoming the cause of severe smog threat in the city. According to official resources of the Lahore Police challan tickets worth over Rs 7 million has been issued to drivers causing smog.
According to CTO Lahore, Hammad Abid:
“The police have fined Rs 2,000 each to over 223 cars. Meanwhile, the police have confiscated 53 cars,”
The official said that due to precautionary measures and awareness drive, the effects of smog are decreasing in the city.
“The masses face difficulty in breathing, along with disease threat for nose and throat due to smog,”
The CTO further added that clean atmosphere is essential for a healthy society.
“The smoke from vehicles is one of the major reasons of smog,”
It is pertinent to describe here that worldwide air pollution is increasing rapidly to an alarming situation that causes various infectious disease that can harm the health of the masses. Pakistan is also facing this crucial situation and it is the need of the hour to curb with this issue as early as possible. Moreover, the government has already launched Electric Vehicle Policy EV to minimize the issue related to air pollution caused by petrol and diesel vehicles. The electric vehicle will help to tackle with this situation.


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