Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a Rs50,000 fine for people found dumping sacrificial animal waste and remains in streets, alleys and other prohibited areas during Eid-ul-Adha.
To ensure strict monitoring and enforcement, the Punjab government has also decided to establish special vigilance squads across the province. CM Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to launch a comprehensive public awareness campaign urging citizens to avoid disposing of animal waste at unauthorized locations.
The decision was taken during a video-link meeting chaired by the chief minister to finalize foolproof cleanliness arrangements for Eid-ul-Adha. She instructed officials to ensure special cleaning and monitoring of drains, canals, commercial markets and public places in every city, while also directing private housing societies, railway colonies and cantonment areas to maintain proper sanitation standards.
According to the briefing, over 176,000 sanitation workers and 8,000 temporary staff will participate in the province-wide “Suthra Punjab” Eid cleanliness operation. More than 3,800 primary collection centers and 3,100 dumping sites have been designated for the disposal of animal remains, while around 7,000 dumping points will be established across Punjab.
Authorities will provide biodegradable shopping bags for collecting sacrificial waste, and door-to-door collection services will be carried out by sanitation teams. Additional loader rickshaws, mini dumpers, tractor trolleys and pickup vehicles will also be deployed for the operation.
The chief minister further directed that rose water sprays be used at Eid prayer gatherings and mosques, while public awareness announcements will be made through rickshaws before and during Eid days.
Special cleanliness camps, control rooms and complaint monitoring systems will remain active throughout the operation, with the government aiming to clear all collection and disposal points by the third day of Eid-ul-Adha.
