Saralnama25 agricultural officers met the Fatehabad Deputy Commissioner on to protest filing FIRs against farmers who burn crop residue. They argued that filing cases creates hostility, hampering their work in villages. Officers cited past incidents of non-cooperation, violence, and misbehavior towards female staff after FIRs were filed. They requested the Pollution Control Board take responsibility for FIRs instead, as done in neighboring Sirsa district. The agriculture department's duties include organizing camps, motivating progressive farmers, and implementing welfare schemes at the village level. Officers fear FIRs will disrupt these activities and damage farmer relations. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 13:34 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 25 agricultural officers met the Fatehabad Deputy Commissioner on 15 Oct 2023 to protest filing FIRs against farmers who burn crop residue
- They argued that filing cases creates hostility, hampering their work in villages
- Officers cited past incidents of non-cooperation, violence, and misbehavior towards female staff after FIRs were filed