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Punjab Sees Surge in Farm Fire Cases

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-02T11:58:29.321133+05:30

- Punjab added 1,071 farm fire cases in just two days, with 587 cases reported on Friday, the highest single-day count this season. - The season’s tally has reached 3,537, significantly lower than last year’s 9,594 cases by November 1. - Sangrur was the biggest contributor on Friday with 79 cases, followed by Ferozepur with 70 and Tarn Taran with 59. - Officials attribute the spike to the Malwa region, where farmers are burning stubble to clear fields for the next crop. - Punjab Police reported a 61% decline in farm fires compared to last year, with 1,608 FIRs registered and penalties worth ₹21.32 lakh imposed. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/at-587-punjab-clocks-highest-farm-fires-in-a-day-101730488231481.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/punjab-reports-587-farm-fires-today-highest-single-day-spike-this-season-6923669)

Punjab added 1,071 farm fire cases in just two days, with 587 cases reported on Friday, the highest single-day count this season.
The season’s tally has reached 3,537, significantly lower than last year’s 9,594 cases by November 1.
Sangrur was the biggest contributor on Friday with 79 cases, followed by Ferozepur with 70 and Tarn Taran with 59.
Officials attribute the spike to the Malwa region, where farmers are burning stubble to clear fields for the next crop.
Punjab Police reported a 61% decline in farm fires compared to last year, with 1,608 FIRs registered and penalties worth ₹21.32 lakh imposed.

Source: Hindustan Times, Ndtv