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Agriculture
Jalandhar Police File 10 FIRs Against 24 Farmers for Burning Stubble
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:38 PM
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Police in Jalandhar have registered 10 First Information Reports against 24 farmers for burning crop residue, citing violations of environmental protection laws.
The Jalandhar police have initiated legal action against 24 farmers for the act of burning crop stubble. Authorities have registered a total of 10 First Information Reports (FIRs) against these individuals.
The action was taken under the Punjab Air Pollution Control Act and the Environment (Protection) Act, which prohibit the open burning of agricultural residue. The police stated that the burning of parali (stubble) contributes significantly to air pollution and health hazards in the region.
This move underscores the strict enforcement of environmental regulations in the Jalandhar district. The farmers involved have been summoned for further legal proceedings as per the standard protocol for such violations.
Local authorities have reiterated the importance of adopting sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the impact of air pollution during the post-harvest season.
The action was taken under the Punjab Air Pollution Control Act and the Environment (Protection) Act, which prohibit the open burning of agricultural residue. The police stated that the burning of parali (stubble) contributes significantly to air pollution and health hazards in the region.
This move underscores the strict enforcement of environmental regulations in the Jalandhar district. The farmers involved have been summoned for further legal proceedings as per the standard protocol for such violations.
Local authorities have reiterated the importance of adopting sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the impact of air pollution during the post-harvest season.