NAROWAL: A farmer was fined Rs15,000 for burning crop residue in Paki Garhi village of Sambrial on Sunday after his field location was detected through satellite monitoring.

Action against the burning of crop residue is underway across the district on the direction of Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Awais Mushtaq.

Sambrial Assistant Commissioner Adnan Bashir Warraich visited the site and inspected the location.

The deputy commissioner said potentially affected areas are being continuously monitored through satellite technology to ensure timely detection of violations and legal action against those responsible.

He said an FIR will be lodged against the concerned farmer if the imposed fine is not paid within seven days.

CRACKDOWN: Police have launched a crackdown against criminal elements, arresting 39 dangerous suspects over the course of three days.

The police recovered illegal weapons along with ammunition and a large quantity of narcotics from the arrested individuals.

Additionally, 16 youths were arrested for doing a wheelie and stunts on motorcycles.

DPO Captain retired Dost Muhammad stated that operations against narcotics, illegal weapons and activities that endanger the lives of citizens will continue.

Published in Dawn, October 26th, 2026