March 1, 2025 : As a step toward fostering peace and heeding Manipur’s Governor’s call, a large number of illegally held weapons continue to be deposited by civilians in response to the appeal. Today, a significant cache of arms and other items was surrendered to the Commando Unit (CDO) Bishnupur.
The surrendered items include various firearms, explosives, protective gear, and ammunition. The details are as follows:
A .303 Rifle (01), DBBL (01), SBBL (04), No. 36 HE grenade (06), .32 Pistol (country-made) (01), .32 Pistol Magazine (01), Camouflage Pants (02), Bulletproof Jackets (vests) (19), Bulletproof Helmets (06), Camouflage Shirts (02), Camouflage T-shirts (02), Camouflage P-Cap (01), Baofeng Wireless Set (01), Bulletproof Plates (09), 12 Bore Cartridges (04), .303 Ammunition (54), SLR Ammunition (11), 5.56 Amogh Live Ammunition (10), Detonators (09), WP Smoke Grenades (03), INSAS LMG Magazines (02), INSAS Rifle Magazine (01), Signal Cartridges (03), Bicart Strips (07), .303 mm Blank Cartridges (10), Wood Piercing Shells (02), .303 Ammunition Chargers (05), and 7.62 mm Ammunition Chargers (13).
This surrender is seen as a step towards restoring peace and stability in the region. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring law and order while encouraging more individuals to surrender illegal weapons and contribute to the peace process in Manipur.
Further verification and necessary legal procedures regarding the surrendered items are being undertaken by the concerned authorities.
