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Crime
Punjab Issues Notices to Gurudaspur Officials Over Rising Parali Burning Incidents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:37 AM
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Punjab's state government has issued notices to the District Collector and SSP of Gurudaspur-Kapurthala after a surge in illegal parali burning has worsened air quality in the region.
Parali, a type of agricultural waste, has been increasingly burned across Punjab, especially in the Gurudaspur-Kapurthala district, leading to a noticeable spike in air pollution.
The surge in illegal burning has raised concerns among health officials, who warn that the particulate matter released can cause respiratory problems for residents.
In response, the Punjab government has formally issued notices to the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Gurudaspur, demanding immediate action to curb the practice and enforce existing environmental laws.
The notices also call for stricter monitoring and penalties for offenders, with the state planning to launch awareness campaigns to educate farmers about alternative waste disposal methods.
The surge in illegal burning has raised concerns among health officials, who warn that the particulate matter released can cause respiratory problems for residents.
In response, the Punjab government has formally issued notices to the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Gurudaspur, demanding immediate action to curb the practice and enforce existing environmental laws.
The notices also call for stricter monitoring and penalties for offenders, with the state planning to launch awareness campaigns to educate farmers about alternative waste disposal methods.