Along with it, at least 11 brick kilns, six stone crushers, and two coal tar units were sealed by the administration for violating the government orders. A crackdown on smoke-emitting factories was conducted by the EPA Deputy Director Amin Baig. Baig told The Express Tribune that factories emitting toxic smoke would be sealed to control smog in Punjab during the winter season. He added that some 110 factories and units have been issued warning notices before the commencement of operation on November 16. The smoke-emitting factories in Punjab would remain shut until December 31 to mitigate smog.

Source: The Express Tribune November 15, 2020 05:03 UTC