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Crime
Punjab Fields Set Ablaze on Diwali, Delhi Govt Points to Conspiracy
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 02:38 PM
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Fields across Punjab were set on fire during Diwali celebrations, prompting Delhi authorities to accuse a conspiracy behind the arson as air quality indices spiked.
On the eve of Diwali, several agricultural fields in Punjab were set ablaze, creating a large plume of smoke that affected surrounding areas. The incident coincided with a sharp rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI) across the region, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts.
Delhi authorities have publicly accused a conspiracy behind the arson, suggesting that the fires were not an isolated act of vandalism but part of a coordinated effort. While details of the alleged plot remain unclear, the government has called for a thorough investigation.
Agricultural officials in Punjab have expressed alarm over the damage to crops and the potential loss of harvest. They are working with fire services to contain the blaze and assess the extent of the damage.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of rural areas during festive celebrations and the need for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations. Authorities are urging farmers and residents to report any suspicious activity promptly.
Delhi authorities have publicly accused a conspiracy behind the arson, suggesting that the fires were not an isolated act of vandalism but part of a coordinated effort. While details of the alleged plot remain unclear, the government has called for a thorough investigation.
Agricultural officials in Punjab have expressed alarm over the damage to crops and the potential loss of harvest. They are working with fire services to contain the blaze and assess the extent of the damage.
The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of rural areas during festive celebrations and the need for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations. Authorities are urging farmers and residents to report any suspicious activity promptly.