Srinagar, Jul 03 (KNS): An anti-polythene squad of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in its ongoing drive has seized 100kgs of polythene bags from several parts of Srinagar city.
SMC imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on numerous shopkeepers stocking and selling goods in polythene and shoppers carrying polythene bags while shopping.
The squad as per the statement issued to KNS inspected Karan Nagar, Batamaloo, Lal Chowk, Jehangeer Chowk and other areas.
SMC Commissioner Riyaz Ahmad Wani, who holds fortnightly anti polythene review meetings with the polythene squad headed by Health Officer SMC Dr Qazi Javaid has directed the concerned to intensify the campaign and make sure proper awareness is being simultaneously created besides conducting market checks and inspections.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
These drives shall be conducted regularly and all the vendors including the shoppers are requested to do away with the polythene for a healthier and safe environment said Commissioner SMC. (KNS)