LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has taken strict action against
farmers involved in burning crop residues in the province. The PDMA sources told reporter on Saturday that during the on-going season, a total of Rs 18 lakh fine had been imposed on those involved in burning crop residues across the province.
FIRs were also registered against a total of 21 people for cremating remains in different districts. Likewise, seven people have been arrested from different districts. The cases were registered against farmers, including three in Bahawalnagar, four in Mandi Bahauddin, one in Kot Addu , three in Narowal, six in Rajanpur and two in Vehari. A record fine of 1.1 million rupees was imposed in Sheikhupura district. Relief Commissioner Punjab Nabil Javed said all possible measures were being taken to prevent smog, action should be taken indiscriminately against brick-kilns, factories and vehicles that caused smog, the purpose of anti-smog measures was to protect lives of citizens.