Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Saturday started crackdown against non-compliant marble units in Khyber tribal district.
In continuation of the ongoing enforcement drive, and in compliance with the directions of the Secretary forest, environment and wildlife department, and the director general EPA, the staff of the agency conducted a joint operation along with the district administration tehsil Jamrud, and the assistant director industries, against non-compliant marble units at marble chowk, Mullagori in district Khyber.
During today’s operation, four marble units were sealed for operating in violation of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Act, 2014, and the Environmental Protection Orders issued by the EPA.
The units were found to be causing serious environmental pollution through the discharge of marble slurry and excessive dust into the environment, posing significant risks to environmental quality and public health.
The enforcement campaign will continue until the assigned task is successfully completed and all non-compliant units are brought into compliance with the law.
EPA remains committed to ensuring environmental protection, safeguarding public health, and promoting sustainable industrial practices across Khyber.