"300+ Arms Dumped on Deadline: Arambai Tenggol’s Shocking Surrender Rocks Northeast India!"

February 28, 2025 2 Min Read

Manipur Governor’s Deadline Ends, Over 300 Weapons Surrendered

Guwahati: In a significant development, more than 300 weapons and a large quantity of ammunition were voluntarily handed over to the authorities by citizens in Manipur on Thursday, the last day of Governor AK Bhalla’s seven-day deadline.

The weapons, which were looted from various police armouries during the height of the Meitei-Kuki conflict in May 2023, were surrendered by various individual groups, youth volunteers, community leaders, civil society organizations, and women organizations.

According to police sources, 246 weapons were deposited at the 1st Manipur Rifles campus in Imphal, while 61 were deposited in various other locations in both the valley and hill districts. The Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei culturalist militia group founded in 2020, surrendered most of these weapons.

Key Figures:

300+ weapons and ammunition surrendered
246 weapons deposited at 1st Manipur Rifles campus
61 weapons deposited in various locations in the valley and hill districts
Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei culturalist militia group, surrendered most of the weapons

The surrender of weapons is a significant step towards restoring peace and communal harmony in the state, said Manipur Police. "This voluntary surrender of weapons will help in restoring peace, communal harmony, and lawfulness in the state," the police added.

The police have requested concerned individuals, especially youths, to come forward and surrender any looted or illegally held arms to the nearest police stations, outposts, or security force camps. Community leaders, civil society organizations, and women organizations have been requested to continue facilitating the surrender of such weapons.

A Final Push:

As the deadline came to a close, the governor had issued a strict warning to those who failed to comply with the stipulated time frame, stating that they would face appropriate legal action as per the law.

"The people of Manipur, both from the valley and the hills, have endured hardships for over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents that disrupted peace and communal harmony," Governor AK Bhalla had said. "I urge all communities to work towards restoring normalcy and ensuring peace in the state."

In conclusion, the surrender of weapons is a crucial step towards maintaining peace and stability in Manipur. As the state moves forward, it is essential to create an environment where such voluntary surrenders can be encouraged, leading to a safer and more harmonious society for all.

Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/on-deadline-day-arambai-tenggol-surrenders-246-arms/articleshow/118610567.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-02-27 23:54:00