People give up more than 1,000 illegal arms during surrender period in Manipur: Police
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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 valley districts, five hill districts and Jiribam during the surrender period,” the officer said. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla had on February 20 urged warring groups to voluntarily surrender weapons robbed from security forces and other illegally held arms within seven days. “After the deadline for voluntarily surrendering arms expired at 4 p.m. on Thursday, joint security forces conducted combing and search operations in various parts of the Sstate and recovered 36 arms, 129 ammunition, seven explosives, 21 miscellaneous items and destroyed 15 illegal bunkers,” police said in a statement.

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Security forces seize 32 illegal weapons in multi-agency operations in Manipur
1 day, 15 hours ago

Security forces seize 32 illegal weapons in multi-agency operations in Manipur

India Today  

In a major crackdown on illegal arms, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the command of the Spear Corps, conducted a series of intelligence-based joint operations across five districts of riot-hit Manipur between March 22 and March 25. On March 22, in Kakching district, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police recovered one improvised mortar, one.303 rifle, one modified carbine machine …

114 weapons recovered by security forces across Manipur
2 weeks, 5 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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2 weeks, 6 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 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 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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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

99 illegal weapons surrendered in Manipur in last 3 days as deadline nears
3 weeks, 4 days ago

99 illegal weapons surrendered in Manipur in last 3 days as deadline nears

India Today  

A total of 99 weapons were voluntarily surrendered in hill and valley districts of ethnic strife-torn Manipur in the last three days, from February 27 to March 1, following coordinated efforts by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, civil administration, and other security agencies, officials said on Sunday. On February 27, security forces facilitated the surrender of 10 …

Manipur extends deadline to give up arms till Mar 6
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Amnesty Scheme: Deadline for surrender of looted, illegal arms extended till March 6
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3 weeks, 5 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 …

Kuki-Zo organisations term surrender of weapons by Arambai Tenggol as attempt to gain sympathy
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Manipur Governor extends deadline for surrendering illegal weapons
3 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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. …

Day before deadline, a few arms given up in Manipur
1 month ago

Day before deadline, a few arms given up in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Less than 300 weapons and around 3,500 pieces of ammunition have been surrendered with just a day left before Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s seven-day amnesty for the voluntary surrender of looted weapons and munitions ends, according to multiple security officials aware of the matter. The numbers are extremely low given that at least 6,500 weapons and over …

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 …

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 …

Security forces seize arms, ammunition in Manipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Security forces seize arms, ammunition in Manipur

The Hindu  

Security forces seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Manipur's Bishnupur and Tengnoupal districts during search operations, police said on Tuesday. During a search operation at Phougakchao Mamang Leikai area near the banks of Khuga river in Bishnupur district on Monday security forces seized one AK-47 rifle along with a magazine, one 2-inch mortar, two SMG carbines, two …

Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts
4 months, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: Security forces seize arms, ammunition from Jiribam, Churachandpur districts

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Days after fresh violence in the state, security forces in Manipur seized a large cache of arms and ammunition during cordon and search operations conducted in the districts of Jiribam and Churachandpur, police said on Thursday. According to the Manipur Police statement, the security forces during cordon and search operations in Champanagar, Narayanpur and Thangboipunjre areas of Jiribam …

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 Police confirms reports of arms, ammunition loot
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur Police confirms reports of arms, ammunition loot

Live Mint  

Manipur police have confirmed that arms and ammunition have been looted from various police stations and armouries in the north-eastern state. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, LiveMint's sister publication, mobs have looted around 4,000 weapons and 50,000 rounds of ammunition from police stations and armouries since the conflict began. In a separate incident, around 500 people in …

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur government statement in court on recovery of stolen weapons does not add up

The Hindu  

The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court last week that 197 “stolen arms”, along with 70 bombs and 2,196 rounds of ammunition have been recovered in combing operations so far. While 121 arms, 40 bombs and 2,092 ammunition were recovered from the Valley, 76 arms, 30 bombs and 104 rounds of ammunition were seized from the Hill areas, a status …

Tackling stolen arms in Manipur a challenge for forces
1 year, 9 months ago

Tackling stolen arms in Manipur a challenge for forces

Hindustan Times  

Joint combing operations by the army and Assam Rifles to retrieve stolen weapons and munitions started on June 7, however, the forces have managed to recover only 170 weapons so far in the ethnic clashes-hit Manipur, where miscreants continue to use the stolen weapons to launch attacks in different parts of the state, officials familiar with the matter said. The …

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 …

Amid violence, Manipur police recovers 57 arms, over 1500 ammunition in last 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid violence, Manipur police recovers 57 arms, over 1500 ammunition in last 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

In the last 24 hours, the Manipur Police has recovered 57 arms, 1,588 ammunition and 23 bombs in Imphal East, Kakching, Tengnoupal and Bishnupur districts of Manipur. The move came after the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team under DIG-rank officer and registered six cases to probe the ethnic clashes in Manipur. CBI forms special …

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 …

Security Forces Recover 868 Arms And 11,518 Ammunition Pieces Looted During Manipur Violence
1 year, 9 months ago

Security Forces Recover 868 Arms And 11,518 Ammunition Pieces Looted During Manipur Violence

ABP News  

Security forces in strife-torn Manipur recovered 57 arms and 318 pieces of ammunition during the last 24 hours taking the total number of sophisticated and automatic arms recovered to 868 and 11,518 pieces of ammunition, said an official on Wednesday. Security advisor to Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said that 57 arms, 318 pieces of ammunition and five bombs have been …

‘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 …

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 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 …

Manipur Violence 37 Killed, 134 Of Looted Arms Recovered, Situation Under Control, Says Security Advisor
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur Violence 37 Killed, 134 Of Looted Arms Recovered, Situation Under Control, Says Security Advisor

ABP News  

Security advisor on Manipur violence Kuldeep Singh said on Sunday that the situation in the state is under control. #WATCH | "37 casualties happened and agencies are reporting some more deaths, we are still verifying," says Kuldeep Singh, Security Advisor, Manipur #ManipurViolence pic.twitter.com/KJ81JsUJgQ — ANI May 7, 2023 The clashes began last Wednesday in Churachandpur district after tribals protested against …

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