Stubble burning: 29 farmers fined in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Around 29 farmers have been fined Rs 2,500 each in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar for their alleged crop burning. The farmers were earlier cautioned for their action, as stubble burning leads to air pollution.

Muzaffarnagar: Authorities in neighbouring Shamli district have imposed a fine of Rs 2,500 each on 29 farmers for allegedly burning crop residue in their fields, officials said on Tuesday.

Additional District Magistrate Arvind Singh told newspersons here that the district authorities had earlier cautioned farmers against stubble burning, which is a cause of air pollution.

The northern plains of the country have been in the grip of hazardous air quality since the last few days. A layer of smog has been seen in various parts of the region including Delhi and nearby areas.

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