Imphal, October 24: District authorities in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday held a security meeting to ensure smooth conduct of harvesting activities in fringe areas of the district as well as for the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons, an official statement said.

Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur Pooja Elangbam chaired a security meeting attended by key officials including police officials, commanding officers and representatives of various central forces, it said.

During the meeting, DC emphasized the need for close coordination among all security agencies to ensure that the ongoing harvesting season proceeds without any untoward incidents.

She also urged all officers to perform their duties with dedication and extend maximum assistance to the public in safely collecting their crops.

After detailed discussions, it was decided that harvesting activities in fringe areas will be conducted from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing adequate security coverage during these hours.

Elangbam further urged all farmers of the concerned areas to strictly comply with the scheduled time.

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 November.

The DC also sought collective 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, it said.

(By Our Corresepondent)