Gujranwala: Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) has launched a crackdown against kiln owners found breaching the ban placed till December 31 to control smog, reported a news source. The operation was carried out under the supervision of EPD Deputy Director Waseem Ahsan Cheema.
During the operation, 17 kilns were sealed, while 14 people were arrested by the police on account of resisting the operation. The operation was carried out in Ali Pur Chattha, Hassan Wali, Ghakhar Mandi, Ahmed Nagar Chattha, Saroki, Nat Kalan, Benka Chima, Kalaske, Kathore Kalan, and Rahwali.