Punjab Records 27 Cases of Stubble Burning, Fines Imposed in Patiala
Punjab reports 27 stubble burning incidents, with a fine of ₹5,000 issued in Patiala, as per the latest pollution control report.
Chandigarh, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has released a report detailing stubble burning incidents across the state. This report, based on data up to September 24, 2026, indicates that there have been a total of 27 recorded cases of stubble burning this season, monitored using ISRO protocols.
According to the findings, inspections have been conducted at 21 of these farms, confirming stubble burning at 10 locations. The monitoring of stubble burning incidents is carried out via satellite, adhering to ISRO’s standard protocols.
In Patiala district, one case of stubble burning has been noted. An inspection confirmed the incident at the site, leading to an environmental compensation fine of ₹5,000. However, the report indicates that no amount has yet been collected, and no FIR has been filed regarding this incident. Furthermore, there has been no action taken against supervisory officials, such as prosecutions, charge sheets, suspensions, or warning notices.
Overall, the PPCB’s report highlights that out of the 27 cases, inspections were conducted on 21 farms, with burning confirmed on 10. Fines were imposed in seven cases, totaling ₹35,000, of which ₹10,000 has been collected.
Amritsar reported the highest number of incidents, with 13 cases logged. Inspections took place at 11 of these farms, confirming burning at four. One case resulted in a fine of ₹5,000, which has been collected.
Firozpur recorded four cases, with three inspected and confirmed. Here, fines totaling ₹15,000 were imposed, with ₹5,000 collected. Additionally, three farms received red entries in the records, and four warning notices were issued.
Tarntaran reported five incidents, with inspections confirming one case, leading to a ₹5,000 fine. Hoshiarpur had one confirmed case, also fined ₹5,000, but no amount has been collected.
Other districts, including Gurudaspur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Patiala, reported one case each. In contrast, several districts, such as Barnala, Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, and others, recorded no incidents of stubble burning at all.
