Tarn Taran district has reported the highest number of farm fire cases in Punjab. Out of 49 new cases reported today, 16 came from Tarn Taran. The district now accounts for nearly one-third of the total 561 farm fire incidents in the state. This farm fire issue in Tarn Taran is raising serious environmental concerns.
Amritsar follows with 135 cases, while Ferozepur reported 66. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has fined violators ₹13.25 lakh and recovered ₹8.95 lakh. Police have filed 215 FIRs under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for stubble burning violations. Tarn Taran alone saw 68 FIRs.
The farm fire issue in Tarn Taran also worsened Punjab’s air quality. The AQI levels stood at 198 in Ludhiana, 165 in Jalandhar, and 200 in Mandi Gobindgarh— all in the ‘moderate’ range.
Meanwhile, 18 farmers in Sangrur were honoured for avoiding stubble burning. Officials praised them as local heroes for protecting nature and inspiring others.
