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Agriculture
Eight Farmers Charged in Jalandhar Stubble Burning Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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Punjab police have filed a case against eight farmers in Jalandhar for allegedly burning crop residue.
Punjab police have officially registered a case against eight farmers in Jalandhar, accusing them of burning stubble after the harvest season. The complaint, reported by Amar Ujala, cites evidence that the farmers set fire to crop residues, a practice prohibited under environmental regulations.
Stubble burning is classified as a violation of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and can attract fines or imprisonment. Authorities have warned that repeated offenses may lead to stricter penalties, aiming to curb the seasonal spikes in air pollution that affect the region.
The police statement highlighted concerns over deteriorating air quality in Punjab during the post‑harvest period, which often leads to hazardous smog conditions in nearby cities. Enforcement agencies are intensifying monitoring and are urging farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management methods such as mulching or machine‑assisted removal.
While the investigation is ongoing, officials have not disclosed the exact location of the alleged incidents or the identities of the individuals involved, pending further legal procedures.
Stubble burning is classified as a violation of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and can attract fines or imprisonment. Authorities have warned that repeated offenses may lead to stricter penalties, aiming to curb the seasonal spikes in air pollution that affect the region.
The police statement highlighted concerns over deteriorating air quality in Punjab during the post‑harvest period, which often leads to hazardous smog conditions in nearby cities. Enforcement agencies are intensifying monitoring and are urging farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management methods such as mulching or machine‑assisted removal.
While the investigation is ongoing, officials have not disclosed the exact location of the alleged incidents or the identities of the individuals involved, pending further legal procedures.