‘Come forward and choose peace’: Manipur governor’s 7-day ultimatum to surrender weapons
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Come forward and choose peace’: Manipur governor’s 7-day ultimatum to surrender weapons

Hindustan Times  

Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged people from all communities to surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days, assuring that no punitive action would be taken against those who comply. In his appeal, governor Ajay Bhalla said the people of Manipur, both in the valley and hills, have endured immense hardship for over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents affecting communal harmony. “It is in this regard I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons and ammunitions to the nearest police station, outpost, security forces camp within seven days, with effect from today,” said the governor. The governor's move comes a week after the Centre imposed President’s rule in Manipur under Article 356 of the Constitution and suspended the state assembly following the chief minister’s resignation.

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114 weapons recovered by security forces across Manipur
2 weeks, 6 days ago

114 weapons recovered by security forces across Manipur

The Hindu  

In a series of operations, security forces have recovered 114 weapons, improvised explosive devices, grenades and ammunition across Manipur after the expiry of a two-week period for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held arms in the ethnic strife-torn State, an official statement said on Saturday. Altogether 114 weapons, IEDs, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered during these operations, an …

As Arms-Surrender Deadline Ends In Manipur, Nearly 200 Weapons Find Their Way Back To Police Ar
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3 weeks ago

As Arms-Surrender Deadline Ends In Manipur, Nearly 200 Weapons Find Their Way Back To Police Ar

ABP News  

Imphal, Mar 7 People handed over to the security forces a total of 196 arms along with ammunition and other miscellaneous items on the last day for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in strife-torn Manipur, police said on Friday. After the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms expired, joint security forces conducted combing and search operations in various parts …

Manipur: 32 more arms surrendered in three districts
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur: 32 more arms surrendered in three districts

The Hindu  

A day before the ending of the extended deadline on Thursday for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in strife-torn Manipur, 32 more arms and ammunition were handed over in Churachandpur, Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts, officials said. The arms and ammunition were surrendered at Commando unit, Lamlai, Porompat and Heingang police stations and the 7th Manipur Rifles battalion …

Tough measures, hopefully in velvet gloves
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tough measures, hopefully in velvet gloves

New Indian Express  

President’s rule in Manipur has completed three weeks. Initial apprehension among ordinary folks that this would be a bulldozer on a rampage is giving way to appreciation of what are seen as positive steps to bring back peace and normalcy in the state ravaged by a brutal and bitter ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Zo group of tribes and the Meiteis. …

At first Manipur security review since President’s Rule, Home Minister directs restoration of damaged religious places
3 weeks, 2 days ago

At first Manipur security review since President’s Rule, Home Minister directs restoration of damaged religious places

The Hindu  

At a security review meeting last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Manipur administration to restore religious places that had been damaged or vandalised during the May 2023 ethnic violence in the State, a senior government official told The Hindu. In August 2023, the Manipur government had informed the Supreme Court that “386 religious institutions of both the …

Ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8: Home Minister Amit Shah
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8: Home Minister Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting on the security situation of Manipur in the national capital and directed officials to ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8. During the meeting, Shah said that the government remains fully committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur and is providing all …

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur; focus on surrender of looted, illegal arms
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amit Shah reviews situation in Manipur; focus on surrender of looted, illegal arms

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the security situation in Manipur with a focus on bringing back normalcy in the restive state and surrender of illegal and looted arms held by different groups, sources said. This was the first such a meeting held after the imposition of the President's rule in the northeastern state, which has …

Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday, extended the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal weapons until 4pm on March 6, citing requests for an extension, and in the backdrop of a tepid response to an earlier ultimatum for the surrender of arms. The earlier appeal, issued on February 20 asked people to surrender illegal weapons within …

DC Edit | Good start in Manipur but gov faces law & order ‘test’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

DC Edit | Good start in Manipur but gov faces law & order ‘test’

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to extend the deadline, first fixed as February 26, by another week for rebels to return weapons looted from police stations and state armouries when ethnic clashes broke out in the state on May 3, 2023, is a welcome move that must be followed up diligently. The decision follows radical Meitei group …

Amnesty Scheme: Deadline for surrender of looted, illegal arms extended till March 6
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amnesty Scheme: Deadline for surrender of looted, illegal arms extended till March 6

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Encouraged by the growing response to the amnesty scheme, Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday announced the extension of the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms and ammunition until 4 pm on March 6. Pointing out that the deadline was extended following demands from both valley and hill areas for additional time, the governor's office, …

Manipur governor extends deadline to surrender looted, illegal arms till March 6
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Manipur governor extends deadline to surrender looted, illegal arms till March 6

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Encouraged with growing response to the amnesty scheme, Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday announced extension of the deadline for the surrender of looted and illegal arms and ammunitions until 4 pm on March 6. Pointing out that the deadline was extended following demands from both valley and hill areas for additional time, the Governor office in a …

Manipur governor extends deadline for looted arms surrender to March 6
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Manipur governor extends deadline for looted arms surrender to March 6

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline to surrender looted and illegal weapons until 4pm on March 6. On the seventh day of the amnesty for the voluntary surrender of looted weapons and munitions, Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei group, surrendered 246 weapons at the 1st Manipur Rifles campus This follows the seven-day ultimatum by Bhalla on February …

Meitei group Arambai Tenggol surrenders over 240 weapons in Manipur, seeks NRC implementation, destruction of Kukis' poppy cultivation and more
1 month ago

Meitei group Arambai Tenggol surrenders over 240 weapons in Manipur, seeks NRC implementation, destruction of Kukis' poppy cultivation and more

Op India  

On Thursday, the last day of the 1 week time given by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to armed groups in Manipur to surrender looted arms from state armouries, the Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei organisation, came in a procession to surrender hundreds of guns. #WATCH | Imphal | The members of 'Arambai Tengol'- a Meitei organisation, today surrendered their arms following …

Manipur Governor extends deadline for surrendering illegal weapons
1 month ago

Manipur Governor extends deadline for surrendering illegal weapons

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday extended the deadline for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons by another week, giving people a “final chance” to do so by 4 pm on March 6. On the last day of the previous seven-day deadline, which ended on Thursday, a total of 355 weapons, along with ammunition, grenades, bulletproof vests, …

Manipur Governor extends deadline to surrender looted arms till March 6
1 month ago

Manipur Governor extends deadline to surrender looted arms till March 6

India Today  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday extended the deadline to voluntarily surrender the looted and illegally held weapons in the riot-hit state until 4 pm on March 6, 2025. The extension of the deadline followed an initial appeal, issued on February 20, 2025, which urged people across all communities — particularly youth in the valley and hill regions — …

Manipur: Security tightened on last day of deadline for looted arms surrender
1 month ago

Manipur: Security tightened on last day of deadline for looted arms surrender

Hindustan Times  

The authorities heightened security in Manipur’s Imphal West district on the final day of the seven-day ultimatum for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held arms and ammunition as part of efforts to end the protracted ethnic violence in the northeastern state. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on February 20 asked all communities to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held arms and …

Manipur: 104 weapons surrendered in six districts
1 month ago

Manipur: 104 weapons surrendered in six districts

The Hindu  

“Altogether 104 firearms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in six districts in strife-torn Manipur,” police said on Thursday, February 27, 2025. “These weapons were surrendered in Kangpokpi, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West and Kakching districts on Wednesday, a day before the seven-day period given by the authorities for giving up firearms ends,” a senior officer said. …

Key Meitei group surrenders 246 weapons in Manipur on last day of deadline
1 month ago

Key Meitei group surrenders 246 weapons in Manipur on last day of deadline

India Today  

The Arambai Tenggol, a key Meitei group in Manipur, on Thursday voluntarily surrendered as many as 246 weapons to security forces as the official deadline to return arms and ammunition set by Governor Ajay Bhalla is set to end today. Among them, 246 weapons were handed over by the Arambai Tenggol group at the 1st Manipur Rifles campus, while 61 …

15 firearms surrendered before police in three Manipur districts
1 month ago

15 firearms surrendered before police in three Manipur districts

The Hindu  

Days after Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urged the people of the strife-torn State to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons, at least 15 firearms were handed over to police in three districts, officials said on Tuesday. Four firearms, including one SMC Carbine with a magazine and one double barrel, along with three hand grenades, were surrendered at Singjamei …

Manipur residents begin surrendering looted weapons after Governor's ultimatum
1 month ago

Manipur residents begin surrendering looted weapons after Governor's ultimatum

India Today  

People in Manipur have begun voluntarily surrendering illegally held weapons following an appeal by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, officials said on Monday. In Imphal East, the surrendered weapons included multiple Self-Loading Rifles with magazines, carbine guns, a 9mm pistol, tube launchers, live rounds, an ammunition box, a bulletproof jacket, stun shells, smoke grenades, Hermes, and wireless sets, among other items. …

Governor’s appeal to surrender weapons in Manipur on a slow start
1 month ago

Governor’s appeal to surrender weapons in Manipur on a slow start

The Hindu  

On Saturday, following the Governor’s appeal, people of the Kuki-Zomi community in Churachandpur district surrendered 16 looted and illegal weapons. The weapons, including AK rifles, under-barrel grenade launchers and gelatine sticks, were surrendered with the joint efforts of Assam Rifles, State intelligence agencies, Central Reserve Police Force and the Manipur Police. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on February 20 appealed to …

Surrender illegal arms within 7 days: Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla urges all communities to restore normalcy
1 month, 1 week ago

Surrender illegal arms within 7 days: Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla urges all communities to restore normalcy

Live Mint  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged people of all communities, particularly the youth, to surrender illegal arms to restore peace in society. Urging all communities in the Valley and Hills to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons, Ajay Bhalla said that returning these weapons would be a powerful gesture towards ensuring peace. Here's what …

Manipur governor gives 7-day ultimatum to surrender looted weapons
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur governor gives 7-day ultimatum to surrender looted weapons

India TV News  

Manipur governor gives 7-day ultimatum to surrender looted weapons As Manipur is under the President's Rule, Governor Ajay Bhalla has asked all communities to surrender looted and illegal weapons within seven days. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has appealed the people of all communities in the state to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days. Manipur governor's …

Surrender looted weapons: Manipur Governor's 7-day ultimatum amid unrest
1 month, 1 week ago

Surrender looted weapons: Manipur Governor's 7-day ultimatum amid unrest

India Today  

Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla on Thursday asked people from all communities to surrender looted and illegally held weapons within seven days and assured that no punitive action would be taken against those who comply with the ultimatum. "It is in this regard that I sincerely request people of all communities, particularly the youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily …

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur
4 months, 1 week ago

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday said it has asked all the forces deployed in Manipur to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state as the security scenario has remained “fragile” for the past few days. Manipur experienced violence again on Monday when security forces killed 11 suspected militants in an …

DC Edit | Govt must stop Manipur drift now or face trouble
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govt must stop Manipur drift now or face trouble

Deccan Chronicle  

The grist of the Indian Constitution, or for that matter the constitution of all democratic counties, is the protection of the weak against injustice perpetrated by the mighty, whether it is between the citizen and the state or between various individuals or sections of the population. The people of Manipur, a state of the Indian Union, have been denied the …

Manipur students protest renewed violence, pelt stones outside Raj Bhavan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur students protest renewed violence, pelt stones outside Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Scores of students took to the streets of Imphal on Monday to protest the renewed violence in Manipur, resulting in a brief scuffle with security forces as they pelted stones at the heavily guarded Raj Bhavan. The students also demanded that the Centre hand over the charge of the Unified Command to the State government and withdraw the “indifferent” …

Manipur violence will stop if 4K looted weapons are recovered, Says Army
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur violence will stop if 4K looted weapons are recovered, Says Army

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Eastern Command chief of the Indian Army Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita has said that ongoing violence and unrest in trouble-torn Manipur needs a political solution as sporadic incidents of violence continue to rock north-eastern states due to sharp polarisation between two communities. In an interaction organised by the Gauhati Press Club Lt Gen Kalita told reporters, “It …

Manipur CM asks people to surrender weapons within 15 days
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur CM asks people to surrender weapons within 15 days

The Hindu  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on September 22 asked people to surrender looted police weapons in the next 15 days. He said that after 15 days, security forces, Central and State, would undertake a “strong and comprehensive search operation to recover such weapons, and all persons associated with any illegal weapons will be dealt with severely, as per the …

Is Rahul Gandhi suggesting Army firing on civilians in Manipur: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 7 months ago

Is Rahul Gandhi suggesting Army firing on civilians in Manipur: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Rahul Gandhi's prescription for Manipur peace is wrong as Gandhi is suggesting Army intervention in the strife-torn northeastern state. Today Rahul Gandhi said Indian Army should stop the violence in Manipur. Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Indian Army can stop the 'nonsense' in Manipur in two days but they are not …

140 weapons surrendered from across Manipur after Amit Shah’s visit
1 year, 9 months ago

140 weapons surrendered from across Manipur after Amit Shah’s visit

Op India  

After the appeal made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to Manipur, the State police on Friday said that a total of 140 weapons have been surrendered at different places across the State. Among the surrendered weapons include SLR 29, Carbine, AK, INSAS Rifle, INSAS LMG,.303 Rifle, 9mm pistol,.32 pistol, M16 rifle, smoke gun and tear …

‘Only 18% of looted weapons surrendered in Manipur’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Only 18% of looted weapons surrendered in Manipur’

The Hindu  

A month after Manipur was engulfed in ethnic violence, only 18% of over 4,000 weapons, looted or taken away from police armouries have been surrendered with the authorities, a senior government official told The Hindu. In the first phase when violence erupted on May 3, around 1,600 weapons were robbed and in the second phase, from May 27-28, ahead of …

Manipur Violence: No Incident Of Violence, Curfew Lifted In Most Parts, Says Security Adviser To State Govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur Violence: No Incident Of Violence, Curfew Lifted In Most Parts, Says Security Adviser To State Govt

ABP News  

New Delhi: Security adviser to the state government Kuldeep Singh said that there was no incident of violence in Manipur in the last 24 hours and the state was "completely peaceful" on Saturday, reported PTI. The Union home minister visited the state for four days last week as part of the confidence-building measures in the state and met all segments …

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur: 'Normalcy returning, no incident of violence in last 24 hrs,' says Security adviser to govt

India TV News  

The security adviser to state government Kuldiep Singh said on Saturday said there was no incident of violence in Manipur as of now and the state was "completely peaceful". As part of the state's confidence-building measures, the Union home minister spent last week in the state for four days and met with everyone. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur after …

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Amit Shah's appeal
1 year, 9 months ago

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Amit Shah's appeal

The Hindu  

More than 140 weapons have been surrendered in different places in Manipur after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's appeal a day ago, sources said on June 2. After the Home Minister's appeal in Imphal, more than 140 weapons have been surrendered till June 2 morning, sources said. Tengnoupal district has nine camps with 884 persons, Kakching 14 camps with 992 …

Manipur violence: Over 140 weapons, including AK, LMG, M16 and sten gun surrendered after Amit Shah's appeal
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur violence: Over 140 weapons, including AK, LMG, M16 and sten gun surrendered after Amit Shah's appeal

India TV News  

Manipur violence: On the appeal of Home Minister Amit Shah, more than 140 weapons have been surrendered in different places in violence-hit Manipur, sources said on Friday. Inter-Agency Unified Command is likely The home minister had also said an Inter-Agency Unified Command would be formed for "better coordination" among all security agencies in Manipur as multiple forces were working on …

Manipur CM Urges People To Surrender Arms Snatched From Police, Warns Of Legal Action
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur CM Urges People To Surrender Arms Snatched From Police, Warns Of Legal Action

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Wednesday appealed to people to surrender weapons looted from security forces and warned of legal action against anyone found to be in unauthorised and illegal possession of arms and ammunition. In a signed statement, the chief minister also appealed to all concerned in Manipur not to block roads and hinder the free movement of …

‘Shoot-at-sight’ orders issued after violence in India’s Manipur
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Shoot-at-sight’ orders issued after violence in India’s Manipur

Al Jazeera  

Army deployed and curfew imposed after violence erupts between tribal and non-tribal groups over constitutional demands. Authorities in the northeast Indian state of Manipur have issued “shoot-at-sight” orders as soldiers patrol the streets and enforce a curfew to quell violence between tribal and non-tribal groups, officials said on Thursday. To prevent more violence, state Governor Anusuiya Uikey issued an order …

Manipur: Chief Minister N Biren Singh Urges Rebels For Peace Talks After 13 Militants Surrender
2 years, 6 months ago

Manipur: Chief Minister N Biren Singh Urges Rebels For Peace Talks After 13 Militants Surrender

ABP News  

Thirteen militants belonging to two proscribed outfits surrendered with their firearms before Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday after which the CM appealed to all insurgent outfits to come for peace talks. "Peace is prevailing in Manipur under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and militants from various outfits are returning to the mainstream,” the PTI quoted …

India to come up with surrender policy for Kashmiri youth taking up guns
4 years, 5 months ago

India to come up with surrender policy for Kashmiri youth taking up guns

India TV News  

India is coming up with a surrender and rehabilitation policy for the youth who want to give up militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is pushing the youth who have taken to arms to surrender so that they can be rehabilitated properly in the society, said 15 Corps GOC Lieutenant General B.S. "There are a lot of issues …

Manipur's Biren Singh calls surrender policy for militants 'a total failure'
7 years, 10 months ago

Manipur's Biren Singh calls surrender policy for militants 'a total failure'

Firstpost  

“It is disappointing that there is no supervision over the outfits which have joined the national mainstream. Thas rendered the surrender policy meaningless.” Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said the surrender policy designed for militants was “a total failure”. “It is disappointing that there is no proper supervision over the outfits which have joined the national …

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