PESHAWAR: The district administration has sealed 12 poultry feed factories in Haripur’s Industrial Estate following complaints from residents about foul odours and air pollution, officials said on Sunday. The action was carried out in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Department after inspections reportedly identified environmental and sanitation concerns at the facilities.
Allegations and Violations
According to the district administration, the factories were sealed over allegations of environmental pollution, poor sanitary conditions, improper disposal of industrial waste and wastewater, and suspected violations of labour laws. Authorities have also directed the police to initiate legal proceedings over the alleged illegal transportation and disposal of poultry waste.
Warning to Other Industrial Units
The district administration warned other industrial units in the estate to comply with environmental regulations, labour laws, sanitation standards and waste management requirements, adding that enforcement against environmental violations would continue.
