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According to a report by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) covering the period up to November 8, 2026, a total of 4,459 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded in Punjab. Physical inspections were conducted at 2,998 of these sites, with evidence of stubble burning confirmed at 1,310 locations. The report indicates that environmental compensation has been imposed in 1,228 of these cases. A total fine of Rs 62.55 lakh has been levied, of which Rs 32.60 lakh has already been recovered. Furthermore, 884 FIRs have been registered under Section 223 of BNS, and 'red entries' have been made in the land records of 1,017 farms. Additionally, prosecution proceedings have been initiated against 18 nodal officers under Section 14 of the CAQM Act. At the district level, Tarn Taran has reported the highest number of stubble-burning incidents, with 654 cases. This is followed by Ferozepur with 592 cases, Sangrur with 488, Bathinda with 406, and Patiala with 288. Evidence of stubble burning was found at 306 locations in Tarn Taran and 247 locations in Ferozepur.