In a significant development, the Arambai Tenggol militia in Manipur surrendered a large cache of weapons, including 300 looted arms, following a call from the state governor. This surrender accounts for only a small fraction of the total 6,000 arms that looters took. The militia’s action reflects ongoing efforts to address the unrest in the region.
Arambai Tenggol Militia Surrenders 246 Weapons in Imphal
In a significant development, the Arambai Tenggol militia in Manipur surrendered 246 weapons at the 1st MR complex in Imphal West. This event took place on the final day of a deadline set by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. This mass surrender marks the largest return of illegally held weapons in the conflict-ridden state and follows a meeting between the militia and the Governor at Raj Bhawan.
Governor’s Appeal and Deadline for Surrender
On February 20, Governor Bhalla urged all communities to return looted weapons to nearby security establishments within a week. He assured them that no punitive action would occur during this period. However, he warned that strict measures would follow for anyone found with such weapons after the deadline. This appeal comes amid ongoing violence in Manipur, where looters have taken approximately 6,000 weapons from state armouries since the conflict began in May 2023.
