SIALKOT: Deputy Commissioner Adnan Mehmood Awan has said the district administrationsealed 34 tanneries causing environmental pollution and Rs170,000 fine had been imposed on several pumps for non-compliance.
The deputy commissioner said a team also issued notices to 245 tanneries owners under EPA Act 1997 while notices were also sent to 28 tanneries owners to protect environment. He said in a crackdown against mini petrol pumps 34 shops had been sealed so far.