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 were surrendered at various locations across both the valley and hill districts. Following the surrender of weapons, Arambai Tenggol Commissioner Saikhom Munindro Mangang addressed the media, confirming that the group's decision was influenced by key assurances provided by Governor Bhalla. The police have urged people still in possession of looted or illegal weapons to come forward and surrender them at the nearest police station, outpost, or security force camp before the deadline.

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114 weapons recovered by security forces across Manipur
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

People give up more than 1,000 illegal arms during surrender period in Manipur: Police
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

People give up more than 1,000 illegal arms during surrender period in Manipur: Police

The Hindu  

“People handed over to the security forces more than 1,000 arms along with ammunition during the two-week provided to them for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons in ethnic strife-torn Manipur,” a police officer said on Friday, a day after the deadline ended. “A total of around 1,023 arms have been surrendered by members of the public in five …

As Arms-Surrender Deadline Ends In Manipur, Nearly 200 Weapons Find Their Way Back To Police Ar
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3 weeks, 2 days 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, 3 days 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, 3 days 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. …

42 illegal firearms surrendered in Manipur, 5 illegal bunkers dismantled
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4 weeks ago

42 illegal firearms surrendered in Manipur, 5 illegal bunkers dismantled

Hindustan Times  

Forty-two more firearms and cartridges have been surrendered by the public in five districts of ethnic strife-torn Manipur, police said on Sunday. 42 illegal firearms were surrendered in Manipur The firearms were surrendered in Imphal West and East, Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Tamenglong districts on Saturday, a police officer said. During search operations at Sairemkhul in Imphal West district, an INSAS …

Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6
1 month 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’
1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Kuki-Zo organisations term surrender of weapons by Arambai Tenggol as attempt to gain sympathy
1 month ago

Kuki-Zo organisations term surrender of weapons by Arambai Tenggol as attempt to gain sympathy

The Hindu  

Two Manipur-based Kuki-Zo organisations - Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum and the Committee on Tribal Unity - have dismissed the surrender of nearly 300 arms by Meitei group Arambai Tenggol as a "mere gesture" and a "strategic attempt to improve public image" and gain "sympathy and legitimacy." In a joint statement, the two organisations asserted that the surrender of 246 looted …

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 — …

Meitei Group surrender weapons loaded in truck to Manipur Govt after Governor Ajay Bhalla’s appeal
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1 month ago

Meitei Group surrender weapons loaded in truck to Manipur Govt after Governor Ajay Bhalla’s appeal

Live Mint  

Manipur News: In a significant step towards restoring peace in strife-torn Manipur, members of the Meitei organisation Arambai Tengol surrendered their arms to the state government on Thursday. Following Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal and joint public awareness efforts by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons. The Arambai Tenggol group …

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. …

Manipur: 104 firearms voluntarily surrendered in 6 districts
1 month ago

Manipur: 104 firearms voluntarily surrendered in 6 districts

Hindustan Times  

Altogether 104 firearms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in six districts in strife-torn Manipur, police said on Thursday. 104 rifles and ammunition were voluntarily turned in by citizens in six districts of conflict-torn Manipur These weapons were surrendered in Kangpokpi, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West and Kakching districts on Wednesday, a day before the seven-day period …

Radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol puts conditions for weapons’ surrender
1 month ago

Radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol puts conditions for weapons’ surrender

Hindustan Times  

Radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol has said it would give up illegal weapons only when its terms and conditions are accepted, days after governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla asked all communities to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held arms and ammunition within seven days as part of efforts to end the protracted ethnic violence in Manipur. “Bhalla also requested us to …

Meitei outfit meets Manipur governor, sets conditions for disarmament
1 month ago

Meitei outfit meets Manipur governor, sets conditions for disarmament

India Today  

A day before the deadline set by the Manipur Governor for the surrender of illegally possessed weapons, leaders of the Meitei village volunteer group Arambai Tenggol met him at Raj Bhavan to discuss efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the strife-torn state. On February 20, Governor Bhalla issued an appeal urging people from all communities to surrender looted and …

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, 1 week 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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Security forces, cops recover big cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Security forces, cops recover big cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur

India Today  

A large cache of weapons, ammunition and warlike stores was seized during a major joint operation across multiple districts in the state from January 6 to 11, officials said on Monday. The latest seizure was reported on January 11 when Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched an intelligence-based operation, resulting in the recovery of a pistol, four single barrel rifles …

Manipur: Amid Intensified Violence, Arambai Tenggol ‘Summons’ Meitei MLAs
1 year, 2 months ago

Manipur: Amid Intensified Violence, Arambai Tenggol ‘Summons’ Meitei MLAs

The Quint  

In the wake of intensified violence on security personnel and civilians by suspected militants in Moreh town and Bishnupur of conflict torn-Manipur, the radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol issued “summons” to Meitei MLAs, including CM N Biren Singh, for a meeting at Imphal’s Kangla Fort on Wednesday, 24 January. After the meeting, the leader of Arambai Tenggol, Korounganba Khuman, addressed …

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 …

Manipur violence | Assam Rifles secures threatened supply route to State’s hill districts
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur violence | Assam Rifles secures threatened supply route to State’s hill districts

The Hindu  

The Assam Rifles has moved additional troops to secure a bridge on a national highway in south Manipur that is the only route for essential supplies to the tribal district of Churachandpur district in the violence-hit State. A source said that additional columns were moved after security forces picked up chatter from Valley-based Meitei insurgent groups who were planning to …

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 …

At least 35 weapons, ammunition recovered in violence-hit Manipur on 2nd day of joint operation by security forces
1 year, 9 months ago

At least 35 weapons, ammunition recovered in violence-hit Manipur on 2nd day of joint operation by security forces

Hindustan Times  

At least 35 weapons and warlike stores were recovered during joint combing operations by security forces in ethnic violence-affected Manipur, an official said. Stating that 35 weapons of different types, ammunition and warlike stores were recovered on the second day of joint combing operations on Thursday in the hills and valley sector, the official said that the security forces are …

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 …

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