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Stubble burning cases cross 3,000 mark in Punjab; Tarn Taran tops list

Punjab has recorded 3,144 incidents of stubble burning between September 15 and November 6, with Tarn Taran as the highest contributor. Fines totaling Rs 54.55 lakh have been imposed in over a thousand cases related to these incidents. Authorities have registered 795 FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita during this period as well. The practice of stubble burning is often linked to increased air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

7 Nov 2026 3:40 pm