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Two farmers booked for stubble burning in Hisar

Hisar, Nov 14 (UNI) Police have registered cases against two farmers in Haryana’s Hisar district for allegedly burning paddy stubble in their fields, invoking provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
The farmers have been identified as Satish of Banbhori village and Ravinder of Chhan village. Cases against both were registered at Barwala police station, officials said on Saturday.
Police said both farmers have been joined in the investigation and further proceedings are underway.
Hisar Superintendent of Police urged farmers not to burn crop residue, warning that smoke from stubble burning poses serious health risks, particularly to children, elderly people and those suffering from respiratory ailments.
Police also advised farmers to adopt alternative methods of crop residue management, including the use of baler machines.
Authorities warned that strict legal action would continue against those found violating restrictions on stubble burning.
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