According to Manipur Police, on February 25, following an intensive search, poppy plantations spanning approximately 35 acres, with a potential to yield opium worth Rs 3 crores 90 lakhs were destroyed each under Saikul Police Station area under the Kangpokpi District.
In a coordinated effort to curb illegal arms possession, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, along with Manipur Police and the state administration, facilitated the surrender of 48 weapons in Manipur on February 25.
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
As per the press release by Manipur police, the following arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public on Monday to the following places in Thoubal, Imphal East, and Imphal West District.
Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, 16 weapons and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered in Churachandpur district and one weapon in Imphal East District by the members of the Zomi and
An intelligence-based operation in the general area of Maojang village, H Munnon, Tengnoupal district on February 21 by Assam Rifles and Manipur Police resulted in the recovery of five IEDs. The IEDs were destroyed in situ after due clearances and precautions.
Members of the Zomi and Kuki communities in Manipur voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons and ammunition in Churachandpur district following an appeal by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, said Assam Rifles in a statement.
Zomi and Kuki community members surrendered 16 rifles and ammunition in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Saturday following the appeal of Manipur Governor on Thursday.
In a series of search operations in several districts of Manipur, security forces apprehended 8 individuals and recovered 7 arms, including 2 rifles and 5 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The Governor has given a seven-day ultimatum to people of all communities in the hills and valley of Manipur to surrender the looted weapons. Bhalla said that returning these weapons can be a gesture towards ensuring peace in the northeastern state.