Stubble burning cases cross three thousand in Punjab, 795 FIRs registered
Stubble burning incidents in Punjab have reached 3,144, and the administration has registered 795 FIRs and made 931 red entries so far.
Paddy stubble burning cases in Punjab have continuously increased, crossing the 3,000 mark. According to Punjab Pollution Control Board data, 3,144 cases of farm fires have been reported across the state between September 15 and November 6.
Taking strict action against these violations, police have so far registered a total of 795 FIRs under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In Tarn Taran district alone, 301 cases have been registered, while 98 cases have been registered in Ferozepur, 65 in Sangrur, and 63 in Malerkotla.
The highest number of stubble burning cases in the state has been recorded in Tarn Taran at 611. In addition, farm fires have been confirmed at 410 places in Ferozepur, 281 in Sangrur, 262 in Bathinda, and 231 in Amritsar.
The administration has also made 931 red entries in the land records of farmers who set fires. These include 301 red entries in Tarn Taran, 142 in Ferozepur, and 90 in Amritsar. Due to the red entry in land records, farmers become ineligible to sell their land or take loans on it.
According to Pollution Control Board details, environmental compensation of Rs 54.55 lakh has been imposed in 1,077 cases, out of which Rs 30.05 lakh has been recovered. Furthermore, show-cause notices have been issued to 1,073 nodal and monitoring officers for negligence of duty.
Nothing has yet been proved in court.
Key developments
- 3,144 stubble burning cases recorded in Punjab between September 15 and November 6
- Police have registered 795 FIRs so far for rule violations
- 931 red entries made in land records of farmers
- Environmental compensation of Rs 54.55 lakh imposed in a total of 1,077 cases
