Stubble Burning Banned In Dist After Bhiwapur Inferno Nagpur: Following the catastrophic fire that ravaged Dhamangaon village in Bhiwapur tehsil on May 2, the district administration has imposed a strict ban on open burning of agricultural waste. The order, issued by Collector Kumar Ashirwad, invokes Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, citing the blaze as a direct result of stubble burning in nearby fields. The incident, which destroyed over 50 homes and caused significant damage to livestock, prompted authorities to take decisive action to prevent future occurrences. The prohibitory order prohibits farmers from burning crop residue such as fodder stalks, chaff, and other agricultural waste in open areas. Violators face legal consequences under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Officials emphasized that such fires often escalate beyond control, threatening villages, forests, and human lives while exacerbating air pollution and soil degradation. The administration has also directed departments to conduct awareness campaigns and provide farmers with alternative methods for managing crop residue. The move follows heightened calls for stricter regulations after the Bhiwapur incident. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, during his visit to the area, highlighted the need for a dedicated law to curb stubble burning. He noted that thousands of similar incidents have occurred across Maharashtra, with fires spreading from fields to nearby settlements. Bawankule urged alignment with central disaster management norms to ensure compensation for fire-related losses and called for strict action against those responsible for the Bhiwapur blaze.#bharatiya_nagarik_suraksha_sanhita #dhamangaon_village #collector_kumar_ashirwad #bhiwapur_inferno #guardian_minister_chandrashekhar_bawankule
