The National Highways and Motorway Police has banned the entry of vehicles loaded with animals on Motorways in view of Eid-ul-Adha.

According to the Spokesperson of the Motorway Police, vehicles transporting animals have been involved in several hazardous accidents in the past, resulting in severe human and financial losses.

He said the overloaded, unfit, and unsafely managed transport units are a primary cause of accidents and severe traffic congestion. He said this preemptive measure has been taken to ensure the safety of commuters traveling on the highway network.

The Spokesperson of the Motorway Police said vehicles loaded with animals will be diverted to alternative routes

He said Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have also been requested to set up check posts near motorway entry points and livestock markets.