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Agriculture
Stubble Burning Surge in Punjab Prompts Notice to Gurdaspur-Kapurthala DC and SSP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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A sharp rise in stubble burning incidents in Punjab has led the state government to issue a notice to the District Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police of Gurdaspur‑Kapurthala, citing 256 cases recorded in Khanna.
Punjab authorities have reported a marked increase in illegal stubble burning across the state, prompting heightened scrutiny from the government. Records from the Khanna area show a total of 256 incidents, underscoring the growing scale of the problem.
In response, the state government issued a formal notice to the District Commissioner and the Senior Superintendent of Police overseeing the Gurdaspur‑Kapurthala region. The notice demands immediate action to curb the practice and enforce existing environmental regulations.
Officials warned that continued violations could attract stricter penalties and that coordinated efforts with local farmers will be essential to reduce crop residue burning during the post‑harvest season.
The move reflects broader concerns about air quality deterioration and the impact of stubble fires on public health and agricultural sustainability in Punjab.
In response, the state government issued a formal notice to the District Commissioner and the Senior Superintendent of Police overseeing the Gurdaspur‑Kapurthala region. The notice demands immediate action to curb the practice and enforce existing environmental regulations.
Officials warned that continued violations could attract stricter penalties and that coordinated efforts with local farmers will be essential to reduce crop residue burning during the post‑harvest season.
The move reflects broader concerns about air quality deterioration and the impact of stubble fires on public health and agricultural sustainability in Punjab.