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Agriculture
Five FIRs Filed and ₹25,000 Fine Collected for Stubble Burning in Ludhiana, Says DC
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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The Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana reported that five FIRs have been registered and a total fine of ₹25,000 imposed on farmers for illegal stubble burning.
The Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana announced that five criminal cases have been lodged against individuals caught burning crop residue in the district's outskirts. The action follows a series of inspections carried out after the wheat harvest.
Authorities collected a cumulative fine of ₹25,000 from the accused, as stipulated under Punjab Pollution Control Board regulations that prohibit open burning of agricultural waste. The fines were handed over to the district revenue office.
Stubble burning has long been a source of air‑quality concerns in Punjab, contributing to seasonal haze that spreads to neighboring states. The recent enforcement move reflects the state government's intensified efforts to curb the practice ahead of the winter smog season.
The DC urged farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management methods such as in‑field incorporation, machine‑assisted removal, or sale to bio‑energy units, emphasizing that non‑compliance will attract further legal action.
Authorities collected a cumulative fine of ₹25,000 from the accused, as stipulated under Punjab Pollution Control Board regulations that prohibit open burning of agricultural waste. The fines were handed over to the district revenue office.
Stubble burning has long been a source of air‑quality concerns in Punjab, contributing to seasonal haze that spreads to neighboring states. The recent enforcement move reflects the state government's intensified efforts to curb the practice ahead of the winter smog season.
The DC urged farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management methods such as in‑field incorporation, machine‑assisted removal, or sale to bio‑energy units, emphasizing that non‑compliance will attract further legal action.