In a meeting attended by the commissioner, CCPO, and deputy commissioner of Lahore, it was decided to implement strict COVID SOPs and vaccination measures.
The government officials refusing COVID vaccination or who have not yet received the jabs would be charged under the PEEDA act.
Vaccination cards of citizens visiting shops, markets, and shopping malls would be checked, while outlets violating COVID SOPs would be sealed for a longer period spanning not less than a week.
The commissioner said during the meeting that strict implementation on non-provision of transport and restaurant services and fuel to unvaccinated people would be ensured from Wednesday (tomorrow), and only vaccinated people would be allowed to enter the shopping malls.
“Those entering the shopping malls without vaccination will be arrested,” he said.
And added that the city saw 124,000 vaccinations in a day on Monday, with more than 40 percent of the population so far receiving the first jab of the COVID vaccine.
He further said that the police and administration would also strictly monitor wedding events and the number of guests allowed to participate in them.
It was further decided to activate enforcement committees at the Lahore police station level to ensure COVID SOPs strictly.
