Chandigarh, Oct. 23 -- The Haryana agriculture and farmers welfare department on Tuesday suspended 24 officials amid a rising number of stubble burning incidents across the state.

The officials, ranging from agricultural development officers (ADOs) to agriculture supervisors, have been placed under suspension on administrative grounds, people aware of the matter said, quoting an order issued on October 20.

Among the suspended officials are two each from Panipat, Jind, Karnal and Sonepat; three each in Hisar, Kaithal, Fatehabad and Ambala; and four officials posted in Kurukshetra district.

The terms and conditions of the suspensions will be issued later.

"The action has been taken based on recommendations received from deputy commissione...