LAYYAH: The district administration demolished 37 brick kilns and registered nine cases over violations of smog preventive measures, as part of the ongoing anti-smog campaign.
This was disclosed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Owais Sarwar in a statement issued here.
He said 2,258 inspections of brick kilns had been conducted across the district, resulting in fines amounting to Rs 3.2 million. Besides, 65 inspections of industrial units were carried out, while the number of installed emission control systems (ECS) reached eight.
The administration also seized 4,330 kilograms of prohibited plastic and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000. Furthermore, 27 inspections were conducted to ensure the installation of suction hoods, leading to the issuance of 27 notices and fines of Rs15,000.
Owais Sarwar stressed that the cooperation of citizens, industrialists, brick kiln owners and farmers was essential for the success of the anti-smog campaign and effective control of air pollution.