NAROWAL: Two factory owners were slapped with a total fine of Rs60,000 for burning waste, while 11 shopkeepers and vendors were penalised over littering here on Friday.
The action was taken by the Anti-Littering Squad which also issued warning notices to 55 shopkeepers and vendors as part of an ongoing drive to improve cleanliness and curb environmental pollution.
The action against the two factory owners was taken in the areas of Ugoki Road and Mag Town. Meanwhile, fines of Rs2,000 each were imposed on 11 shopkeepers and street vendors for littering.
Moreover, enforcement operations were conducted in Shahabpura, Capital Road, Circular Road, Pasrur Road, Lahi Bazaar and other urban areas.
During the last three days, the Anti-Littering Squad claimed to have inspected 1,600 locations to monitor compliance with cleanliness regulations.
Suthra Punjab Managing Director Muzammil Hussain and Anti-Littering Squad head Fahad Javed supervised the enforcement operations.
Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Awais Mushtaq said that effective measures are being taken under the Suthra Punjab vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to maintain cleanliness across the city and eliminate environmental pollution.
Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2026
