LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a Rs50,000 fine for people throwing sacrificial waste and animal remains in streets and neighbourhoods during Eidul Azha.

The decision was taken during a video-link meeting chaired by the chief minister, where a comprehensive plan for foolproof cleanliness arrangements across Punjab during Eidul Azha was finalized.

The meeting also decided to establish vigilance squads to monitor and prevent the dumping of waste and animal remains at prohibited locations.

Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to launch a widespread public awareness campaign to discourage citizens from disposing of sacrificial remains at restricted places.

She further instructed officials to ensure special cleaning and monitoring of drains, canals and other public areas in every city of Punjab. Directions were also issued to guarantee sanitation arrangements in private housing societies, railway colonies and cantonment areas during Eidul Azha.

During the meeting, the chief minister ordered special cleanliness arrangements in 2,687 major commercial markets across Punjab, stressing that all departments must work as “one government unit” during the Eid operation.

Maryam Nawaz said that officers showing outstanding performance in cleanliness operations would be rewarded, while negligence and public complaints would lead to accountability measures.

She also directed authorities to establish a system for collecting sanitation-related complaints and feedback through 11 different sources to ensure quick resolution of issues.

The chief minister further instructed that all collection points and disposal sites across Punjab must be completely cleared by the third day of Eidul Azha.