Nine brick kilns' owners booked

On the recommendations of the environment department, FIRs have been registered against the owners of nine brick kilns for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set to curb smog in the region.

According to sources in the department, an anti-smog campaign is being carried out in Bahawalpur district in line with the directives of the chief minister of Punjab like other parts of the province.

They said that inspections of brick kilns were ongoing, and fines were being imposed on those found violating environmental regulations. APP