A sharp and unexpected drop in stubble burning incidents has been recorded across Punjab and Haryana this season. However, the rising air pollution levels in and around Delhi-NCR have raised suspicions among experts who questioned how the air quality could deteriorate so severely if farm fires had actually decreased.
The Pokhran Nuclear Test Connection
Recent reports have revealed startling disclosures regarding this situation. It is being claimed that farmers are successfully hiding stubble burning activities from the administration by adopting methods similar to those used by APJ Abdul Kalam during the Pokhran nuclear tests to deceive American satellites.
A Tough Challenge for Authorities
By employing these clever concealment tactics, agricultural practices are bypassing satellite monitoring systems. Consequently, the smoke continues to pollute the capital region while official records fail to capture the actual volume of fires, creating a major hurdle for environmental authorities attempting to control the smog.
