Farmers begin threshing paddy under security cover
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2023:
Indeed a sigh of relief for farmers at Litanpokpi in Imphal East as they have begun threshing the crops which they planted under heavy duress amid the conflict.
The threshing works are being done under security cover of Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF) and Manipur police.
Notably, locals of Litanpokpi situated near Dolaithabi Dam under Sagolmang police station fled from their places and took refuge elsewhere after the Kuki militants and their associates started attacking Meeteis by burning their houses and firing at them.
The locals of Litanpokpi started returning to their places only after due security measures were taken up by the personnel of Assam, Rifles, BSF, Manipur Rifles and State police to ensure their safety.
Agriculture works were done under security cover but the farmers were initially doubtful of harvesting their crops as the Kuki militants had attacked and injured farmers on multiple occasions.
Fortunately, the farmers at Litanpokpi can now reap the fruits of their hard work, thanks to the security cover provided to them.
They (the farmers) thanked all the security forces who looked after them while they were working in the fields.
Actor turned politician RK Kaiku also took part in threshing crops.