Jowai, Oct 21: Paddy harvesting along the Lapangap-Tapat village belt along the Meghalaya-Assam border will begin on Wednesday, a day after both authorities brokered a peace agreement between the villagers.

West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhinav Kumar Singh today said the matter relating to the harvesting of paddy has been amicably and peacefully resolved and will commence on October 22.

He said in the interest of maintaining public order and ensuring a peaceful and secure environment, magistrates along with adequate police presence will be deployed in the area. “This measure is intended to provide necessary security to the local residents and to prevent any external interference or influence that could disrupt the peace and tranquility,” he added.

Singh also appreciated the ex

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