India, Oct. 24 -- The government, in an attempt to avoid potential dangers due to the prevailing law and order situation in this volatile border state, has restricted harvesting activities in fringe areas to the hours of 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, ensuring adequate security coverage during these hours.

This move demonstrates that harvesting windows can be effectively dictated by security concerns, rather than a formal order.

According to reports from security officials, harvesting has already begun peacefully in some fringe areas of the state and is expected to be completed across the districts by the end of November.

The government has urged all farmers in the concerned areas to strictly adhere to the scheduled times.

An official statement ...