Punjab farm fires hit 2,787; CAQM steps up enforcement

Punjab recorded 2,787 stubble-burning incidents from Sep 15 to Nov 5, with Tarn Taran worst hit. Authorities filed 710 FIRs and fines over ₹46 lakh; CAQM ordered intensified monitoring. Rising incidents despite enforcement signal persistent air-quality crisis in northwest India.

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