What types of weapons were surrendered in Manipur?

A total of 87 different types of weapons, various ammunition/munitions, and other miscellaneous items were voluntarily surrendered by the public in Manipur.

Which districts in Manipur saw the public surrender of weapons?

The public surrender of weapons took place in Churachandpur, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, and Imphal West Districts.

What is the significance of the public surrender of weapons in Manipur?

The public surrender of weapons is a significant step towards promoting peace and stability in Manipur, and demonstrates the commitment of the public to a voluntary disarmament initiative.

Public surrenders 87 weapons, including 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles, in Manipur's Imphal East and Churachandpur districts — Public surrenders 87 weapons in Manipur

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Public surrenders 87 weapons in Manipur

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26/02/2025

Key Takeaways

Public surrenders 87 weapons in Manipur, including 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles and M-79 40mm Lathi UBGL gun, in Imphal East and Churachandpur districts.
The public surrender of weapons is a significant step towards promoting peace and stability in Manipur, and demonstrates the commitment of the public to a voluntary disarmament initiative.
The initiative aims to reduce the availability of weapons and promote a safer and more peaceful environment in Manipur.

Imphal: The public surrendered 87 different types of weapons and ammunition to various districts in Manipur over the last 24 hours. The voluntary disarmament initiative aims to promote peace and stability in the region.

Six 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) with empty magazines, INSAS 5.56 LMG ,M-79 40mm Lathi UBGL gun (Made in Pakistan) without a registration number were among those surrendered.