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Agriculture
Punjab Reports 175 Farm Fires, 317 FIRs Filed, 490 Officials Notified
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:37 AM
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Punjab authorities recorded 175 farm fires across the state, leading to 317 First Information Reports and notices issued to 490 officials.
Punjab authorities reported 175 farm fires across the state in the latest statistics.
The incidents, which occurred in both rural and peri‑urban areas, prompted the filing of 317 First Information Reports with local police stations.
In addition, 490 officials were issued notices for alleged lapses in fire safety protocols.
The state government has announced a review of fire‑prevention measures and is coordinating with the Punjab State Fire Service to investigate the causes of the outbreaks.
The incidents, which occurred in both rural and peri‑urban areas, prompted the filing of 317 First Information Reports with local police stations.
In addition, 490 officials were issued notices for alleged lapses in fire safety protocols.
The state government has announced a review of fire‑prevention measures and is coordinating with the Punjab State Fire Service to investigate the causes of the outbreaks.