Lahore:
The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive security and sanitation operation throughout the province to ensure public security and maintain hygiene during the three-day religious festival.
A centralized coordination system involving the home department, police, local authorities and waste management companies has been activated.
Officials say the integrated effort aims to deliver a safe and clean environment for citizens celebrating Eid.
A round of the clock’s central control room has been established in Lahore under the supervision of the Punjab Home Secretary.
The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR), the control room monitors all districts around the clock and coordinate law enforcement efforts and government directives.
Enforcement of section 144 has been introduced in several areas of the province.
The orders prohibit the public slaughter of animals, swimming or boating in rivers, channels or dams and disposal of animal waste to man holes or waterways. Additional ban includes the use of fireworks, drones, laser lights, pigeon flying and installation of temporary mechanical rides within a 15 kilometer radius of any airport or airbase.
The home department also announced a crash on unauthorized collection of animal skin.
“No described organization is allowed to collect hides,” a spokesman said.
Only registered and certified charities with Punjab Charity Commission are authorized to do so.
The Lahore police have completed a detailed security plan for Eid and deployed over 9,000 employees across the city.
The operation will be monitored by 6 Superintendents of Police (SPS), 22 subdivision police officers (SDPOs) and 83 Station House Officers (Shos).
The dolphin and pru forces will be on high attention with more than 1,600 officers in the field, supported by 700 traffic officers to manage EID traffic.
Punjab Safe Cities Authority will monitor Eid conceptions, mosques and Imambargahs through surveillance systems.
“All religious gatherings will be under close guard, and any violation of the government’s directives will result in strict action,” said Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana.
Punjab The local Minister of Government Zeeshan Rafiq described the sanitation plan as a “challenge”, especially as over 360,000 tonnes of animal waste are expected throughout the province under Eid. When he spoke at a high -level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the minister said that the goals set by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz were “ambitious but attainable.”
To tackle the huge clean -up task, 11.69 million biodegradable bags will be distributed. Over 124,000 sanitary workers, supported by 15,204 temporary recruits, will work under the Suthra Punjab program. The operation will use 125,794 machines and vehicles in addition to the existing 29,638 sanitation units.
Officials have appointed 3,870 primary collection points and 4,262 camps at Union Council level together with 1,661 collective slaughter places to deter public slaughter.
To monitor real -time cleanliness, all waste management and municipal offices have established local control spaces, while the central control room in Lahore will oversee the provincial operation.
“There will be zero tolerance for negligence,” said Minister Rafiq. “Photographic evidence of all cleaning activities must be submitted and public consciousness campaigns must include participation from elected local representatives.”
After Eid, authorities spray rose water and phenyl on roads to sanitation. In addition, 2.83 million kg of lime will be used to disinfect the affected areas.
Evening roads next to sacrificial animals are strictly prohibited and officials have been required to conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance.
“No reports have been received about livestock-related illnesses or dengue so far,” Minister Rafiq noted, confirming that livestock, municipal and district management officers work in close coordination.
When the province lifts up to Eid holidays, the Punjab government has repeated its commitment to ensuring a safe, hygienic and peaceful environment for all citizens.
