GUJRAT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 3rd Sep, 2026) Assistant Commissioner Gujrat Abdul Qadeer Zarkoon chaired a meeting to review
measures to curb overloading and unsafe transportation of paddy husk, sugarcane
and wood.
According to an official source, Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), traffic police
officials, officers of the Forest and Agriculture departments and representatives of the
Farmers Association Gujrat attended the meeting.
The participants reviewed implementation of road safety standard operating procedures (SOPs)
in line with government directives and stressed strict compliance to prevent accidents
and ensure safe transportation on roads.
Farmers and village headmen (lambardars) assured the administration of their full
cooperation in implementing traffic safety SOPs and avoiding unsafe transportation
practices.
The meeting decided to convene a follow-up session with representatives of the
Rice Shellers Association to ensure mandatory compaction of paddy husk before
transportation.
It was also decided that transportation of loose and uncompacted paddy husk on roads
would not be allowed. Relevant departments were directed to take necessary measures
to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
