Punjab, Bathinda: The Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Bathinda conducted an extensive tour of various villages within the district, aiming to address and prevent incidents of stubble burning. Their on-ground inspections were part of a broader initiative to reduce environmental pollution caused by straw burning, a practice that significantly contributes to air quality deterioration and public health risks.
As they moved from village to village, the officials engaged directly with local farmers, emphasizing the serious environmental and health impacts of burning crop residue. They highlighted the harmful effects of the pollutants released during stubble burning, which include toxic gases and particulate matter that adversely affect air quality and contribute to respiratory issues.
In cases where farmers had already set fires, the fire brigade was called in promptly to control and extinguish these blazes, preventing further environmental damage. The Deputy Commissioner and SSP also provided farmers with information about alternative and sustainable methods for managing crop residue, encouraging practices that would benefit both their fields and the wider community.
Their visit underscored the government’s commitment to reducing air pollution and promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices, reinforcing that stubble burning would be strictly monitored and discouraged across the district.
