Gurudaspur Records 100 Parali Burning Incidents, Double Previous Year

The Punjab State Pollution Control Board has reported a sharp rise in parali burning incidents in Gurudaspur district. Between 15 September and 2 November 2026, 100 separate cases were documented, nearly double the 53 recorded in the same timeframe last year. The board has issued notices to the district collector and the superintendent of police, urging immediate action to curb the practice and mitigate air‑quality deterioration. Authorities are expected to enforce stricter penalties and launch awareness campaigns to discourage the use of parali as a fire‑starter. The spike reflects growing environmental concerns as the region faces worsening air pollution during the post‑monsoon season.