Punjab Official Went To Village To Inspect Stubble Burning, Held Hostage

The official had visited the district to inspect a report of stubble burning which is being reported across the state.

A revenue official (Patwari) who was out to inspect stubble burning was held hostage by farmers for over 24 hours at the Jeewan Wala village of the Faridkot district in Punjab.

The farmers demanded a written assurance of no challan over the burning of their stubble and said that the official will not be set free until their demands are met.

The patwari had visited the district to inspect a report of stubble burning which is being reported across the state.

However, Kalnab Tehsildar and SDM Kotkapura reached the spot and tried to talk to the farmers, however, they failed to convince the farmers to let go of the official.