Punjab's Stubble Burning Crackdown: Over 870 FIRs and Strict Penalties

Punjab Police have filed over 870 FIRs and imposed fines to tackle stubble burning, a major environmental concern. Joint efforts with the civil administration are focused on educating farmers and enforcing laws. Despite registered cases, continuous efforts are made to curb this practice effectively.

The Punjab Police announced on Monday that it has registered more than 870 FIRs concerning stubble burning within the last month, alongside fines totaling Rs 10.55 lakh for those culpable.

Additional punitive measures include red entries in revenue records for about 400 farmers, complicating land sale and mortgage opportunities. Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla said that the campaign against stubble burning involves significant educational outreach and legal enforcement.

Special DGP Shukla confirmed that 1,393 farm fires were detected via satellite. The initiative follows directives from higher authorities, and aims at reducing stubble burning cases to null, while police teams, together with civil administration, remain vigilant.

(With inputs from agencies.)