Hyderabad, May 22 -- Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday, May 22, appealed to farmers not to burn paddy and maize stubble after harvest, warning that the practice poses serious risks to the environment, public health, and agricultural property.

The minister's appeal came in the wake of recent fire-related incidents in Telangana linked to stubble burning.

Minister refers to the recent tragic incidents

Referring to an incident reported on Thursday in Guntoorupalle village of Elkathurthy mandal in Husnabad constituency, Ponnam Prabhakar said a tractor carrying hay bundles was completely gutted after flames from burning paddy residue spread rapidly due to strong winds.

In another tragic incident, Noone M...