On Diwali, Punjab recorded 1,152 fresh stubble-burning incidents, marking the highest daily rise this season. The total number of farm fires has reached 4,459, reflecting a significant rise from previous counts. In contrast, only 45 incidents occurred on Diwali last year due to different stages of harvesting. Authorities have intensified enforcement measures, registering 884 FIRs and imposing significant penalties on farmers.
