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LAHORE, Dec 01 (APP): To combat smog and environmental pollution, the Transport and Mass Transit Department has intensified its operations against vehicles emitting smoke, with a full-scale crackdown running across the province, particularly in Lahore, from November 1 to 30.
According to Transport Department sources, 21,788 vehicles were inspected in Lahore alone, resulting in 3,067 vehicles being challaned for emitting smoke and operating without a fitness certificate. In addition, 1,831 vehicles were stopped for violations, and 2,476 goods transport vehicles were challaned for overloading.
A total of Rs 30 million in fines was imposed during the operations. Furthermore, 460 FIRs were registered, and 413 drivers were arrested for various offenses.
The department also conducted fitness inspections on 11,000 vehicles in Lahore throughout November, issuing fitness certificates to 7,000 vehicles that met the standards.
Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Bilal Akbar Khan has directed the department to further tighten actions against vehicles in poor condition or emitting smoke. He emphasized that no leniency will be shown towards individuals or entities that endanger public health.
The Minister warned citizens that any vehicles operating in poor condition or emitting harmful smoke will face strict action and urged them to ensure their vehicles are properly repaired before taking them onto the roads.