Devastating Pingla Fire: 200 Bighas Burned; Farmer Anup Maiti Accused of Stubble Burning

• A devastating fire, reportedly caused by stubble burning, affected approximately 200 bighas of land in the Dujipur area of Pingla, Paschim Medinipur.
• Farmers Srihari Tudu and Kushadhwaj Dolai reported significant damage to their paddy crops, nets, and water pipes, demanding compensation.
• Anup Maiti is accused of starting the fire while burning stubble on his own land, leading to its spread.
• Anup Maiti denies the allegations, stating he did not set the fire and awaits police investigation.
• Local panchayat member Shital Kumar Ojha confirmed the widespread damage and called for a full investigation and legal action.

Why It Matters: Illegal stubble burning in Pingla destroyed 200 bighas of crops, devastating farmers.