All DSPs (Deputy Superintendents of Police) and Station House Officers (SHOs) have been asked to have discussions with Sarpanches and Kisan leaders to sensitise them about the ill effects of stubble burning.
Coming down hard on those who violate air pollution norms relating to construction and demolition, the civic body issued 91 challans and imposed a fine of Rs Rs 11.8 lakh and Rs 65,000 for burning waste in the open in two days
The police personnel resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation and detained some violators.
