25 villages in Sangrur district under lens for stubble burning

The Sangrur district administration has identified 25 villages from where the highest number of stubble burning cases were reported during the paddy season last year.

Sangrur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rahul Chaba today said these villages would be kept under surveillance to curb stubble burning cases during the current paddy season. Any attempt to burn the paddy stubble this year would lead to stringent legal action as per the law.

Chaba further said that during the last paddy season, the highest number of fire incidents (44) were reported from Chhajli village, followed by Longowal (41), Sheron (32), Sunam (28), Gharachon (25), Bhawanigarh (22), Balian (21), Mandvi (21), Chatha Nanhera (19), Ballran (18), Cheema (17), Gobindgarh Jejian (17), Khadial (17), Lehal Kalan (15), Ubhawal (15), Bangan (14), Bhutal Kalan (14), Gaggarpur (14), Moonak (14), Fatehgarh (13), Hariayu (13), Laddi (13), Jhaneri (12), Makror Sahib (12) and Namol (12).

The DC clarified that in compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal, stubble burning would not be permitted under any circumstances. Violators would face strict action as per the guidelines. He emphasised that there was no shortage of agricultural machinery in these villages and the farmers were encouraged to contact the Agriculture Department for assistance.