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Manipur Security Forces Recover 114 Weapons Following Amnesty Period

A two-week weapon surrender initiative led to the recovery of arms, though most looted weapons remain unaccounted for in the conflict-affected state.

With the bulk of the weapons still in hands of civilians and militant groups, security forces are awaiting the governor’s directions on the future course of actions. (ANI)
Security personnel display the arms and ammunition surrendered by the public from Churachandpur, Imphal East, and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur.
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Overview

  • Security forces conducted intelligence-based operations across multiple districts in Manipur, recovering 114 weapons, grenades, IEDs, and other war-like materials.
  • The weapon recovery follows a two-week amnesty period during which over 1,000 arms were voluntarily surrendered by civilians and militant groups.
  • Despite the surrender initiative, the majority of the 6,500 weapons looted during ethnic violence in 2023 remain in civilian and militant hands.
  • Authorities are now working to match surrendered weapons with those looted, though many have been tampered with, complicating identification efforts.
  • The ethnic violence in Manipur has left 250 dead and 60,000 displaced, with security forces awaiting further directives to address ongoing instability.