Karnal, Oct. 24 -- To prevent the incidents of stubble burning in Haryana, authorities in Karnal district have taken strict action against violators.

Agriculture Deputy Director Dr Wazir Singh, on Thursday, said, "We have received about three active fire locations, and we have taken action against these three locations. FIRs have been filed, and fines have been collected," Singh said.

Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of cases is from the Garonda subdivision, followed by the Assandh and Kar...