Gujranwala: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique carried out surprise inspections of Kamoke, Gujranwala City and Gujranwala Saddar to review Suthra Punjab sanitation operations. Chief Minister’s focal person for Suthra Punjab Asim Mahmood and Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala Naveed Ahmad accompanied him.
During the inspection, the minister ordered the removal of the Kamoke Tehsil Manager and one Field Monitoring Officer (FMO) over poor performance. The Managing Director of Suthra Punjab Agency Gujranwala, district and tehsil managers were warned, while contractors working in Kamoke, City and Saddar tehsils were told to ensure 100% implementation of their beat plans.
Zeeshan Rafique also carried out spot checks of field-monitoring staff, directing them to ensure worker attendance and effective supervision. He personally sought feedback from residents and shopkeepers regarding cleanliness services before receiving a briefing at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
With the smog season approaching, the minister further directed sanitation teams to avoid creating road dust and said roads should be cleaned through mechanical sweeping, in line with Environment Department instructions.
