Bishnupur deputy commissioner chairs security meet for safe harvesting

Imphal: Deputy commissioner of Bishnupur district Pooja Elangbam on Friday chaired a security meeting at the conference hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur, to ensure the smooth conduct of harvesting activities in fringe areas and early rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs).Key officials, including SP in-charge Th Shangkar Deba, ADM Toijam Opendro, commanding officers and representatives of various central forces, SDOs, OCs, and other concerned officials, were present during the meeting.The DC emphasised the need for close coordination among all security agencies to ensure that the ongoing harvesting season proceeds without any untoward incidents. After detailed discussions, it was decided that harvesting activities in fringe areas will be conducted from 6.30am to 4.00pm, allowing adequate security coverage during these hours. The district administration has urged all farmers of the areas to strictly comply with the time.The SP in-charge highlighted areas requiring enhanced security deployment and stressed the importance of proper planning to ensure safety throughout the harvesting season.According to reports presented by security officials, harvesting has already begun peacefully in some fringe areas and is expected to be completed across the district by the end of Nov.The DC also sought cooperation for the early rehabilitation of IDPs, noting that several security officers have identified feasible locations where the process can begin soon.The forces assured that all possible assistance would be extended in this regard. As the situation has largely normalised, the DC appealed to all stakeholders to work together in the spirit of unity and development for a better and more peaceful district and state.Over 11,000 hectares of farmland and nearly 10,000 farmers were affected by the violence in Manipur, according to the ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare. Eleven casualties of farmers, including eight injured and three deaths, were reported during the Manipur violence.