Punjab Stubble-Burning Cases Top 5,000 Despite FIRs, Fines and Field Inspections

Punjab Stubble Burning Nears 2025 Record, Over 5,000 Farm Fires Reported This Season

There have been over 5,000 cases of stubble burning in the 2026 rice harvesting season in Punjab, bringing into focus the issue of air pollution in North India, including Delhi-NCR region. While all possible enforcement measures, such as filing of FIR,

Punjab stubble-burning cases top 5,000 despite FIRs, fines and field inspections

Punjab recorded 5,002 stubble-burning cases by November 10, with Rs 79.75 lakh in fines imposed and Rs 36.40 lakh recovered, according to PPCB data.

Punjab farm fires cross 5,000 mark; 1,100 FIRs lodged so far

Authorities have marked 1,342 red entries in land records of violators and imposed nearly ₹80-lakh environmental compensation

Punjab records 345 farm fire cases, count past 5k

Punjab logged 345 farm fire cases Tuesday, taking stubble-burning total to 5,002; 938 FIRs filed, 1,150 land-record red entries, Rs 72.85 lakh penalties imposed.