Chandigarh: Punjab recorded a sharp rise in farm fire incidents on November 4, with the daily count climbing to 584 from 98, indicating a nearly six-fold increase.
Tarn Taran has reported the highest cumulative number of farm fires so far, with 545 incidents. Ferozepur follows with 305 cases, while Amritsar has recorded 198.
Punjab Police Registers 423 FIRs Over Stubble Burning
The Punjab Police has registered 423 FIRs in connection with farm fire incidents so far, according to the figures. Authorities have also imposed fines totalling Rs 29 lakh in 573 cases. Of this amount, Rs 19 lakh has been recovered.
In addition, red entries have been marked in the land records of farmers in 472 cases. The latest daily increase comes as Punjab continues to face the challenge of managing paddy stubble after the harvest. The figures underline the enforcement action being taken against incidents of crop residue burning across the state.
