Punjab sees 198 fresh farm fires, tally crosses 4,600 despite govt warnings

Punjab recorded 198 fresh farm fires on Monday, taking the total number of stubble burning cases this season to 4,657. Official data showed that Tarn Taran recorded most farm fires at 659, followed by Ferozepur with 621, Sangrur with 508, Bathinda with 412 and Patiala with 299. Authorities have imposed fines totalling ₹72.85 lakh as environmental compensation in 1,442 cases.