Punjab has recorded 5,835 stubble burning incidents across 23 districts during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with Patiala reporting 391 cases, according to the latest report released by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

The report, covering data up to Saturday, stated that field-level inspections were conducted at 5,539 locations across the state, confirming crop residue burning at 2,442 sites. Authorities have initiated enforcement action against farmers and officials to curb the practice.