RAWALPINDI, Oct 15 (APP): City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has launched a major crackdown against vehicles causing air pollution and smog on the directions of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Farhan Aslam.
Special checking squads have been deployed to prevent air pollution and smog, while awareness campaigns are also being conducted to educate citizens, particularly at bus stands, about the harmful effects of smog.
CTO Farhan Aslam directed circle in-charges to take strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles and establish special checking points to control air pollution and smog.
He further directed that vehicles emitting excessive smoke and those operating without valid fitness certificates must be challaned and impounded at police stations.
Action will also be taken against vehicles causing dust and other waste on roads, he added.
According to a survey report, vehicles emitting smoke are responsible for 40 to 83 per cent of smog.
The CTO said smog and air pollution cause respiratory and other diseases and have harmful effects on human health.
He said the Traffic Police were making every effort to provide citizens with a clean and healthy environment.