Manipur violence: 868 arms, 11,518 ammunition seized in strife-torn state so far

New Delhi: A total of 868 arms and 11,518 ammunition have been recovered so far from various areas of violence-hit Manipur, Kuldeep Singh, Advisor (Security) to the Manipur government, said on Wednesday. He also said that a total of 57 arms, 318 ammunition and 5 bombs have also been seized by the authorities in the last 24 hours. The arms and ammunition were recovered from Porompat police station in Imphal East and Suganu police station in Kakching district of Manipur. Singh said curfew has been relaxed for 12 hours in five districts of the Valley and 10 hours and 8 hours in the neighboring hill districts of Manipur.

“There is no curfew in six other hill districts. Movement of essential goods is ensured along NH-37. 244 empty vehicles have left from Imphal to Jiribam today. A total of 212 loaded vehicles have left from Noney and 212 loaded Tankers and trucks have left from Jiribam today,” said Singh, who was appointed security advisor to the Manipur government in early May in the wake of rising violence in Manipur.

“National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2023 for admission to MBBS/BDS courses tomorrow (June 6, 2023) in 22 centers (12 in Imphal West and 10 in Imphal East),” said the former chief of the Central Reserve Police Force. was held.” He said, the exams were conducted peacefully and the attendance was normal.” He further said that state ministers and legislators are visiting various areas in Manipur and appealing for peace.

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“State ministers and legislators are visiting different areas of the state and meeting the public and CSOs at large to appeal for peace and normalcy. Security forces are also holding meetings with CSOs, village heads of various villages and are appealing for peace and calm.” The retired Indian Police Service officer of 1986 batch said, “Domination in the area, apart from carrying out their duties of patrolling, the situation is normal.”

On June 1, a total of 140 weapons were surrendered at different places in Manipur after the appeal of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The weapons handed over thereafter include SLR 29, Carbine, AK, INSAS Rifle, INSAS LMG, .303 Rifle, 9mm Pistol, .32 Pistol, M16 Rifle, Smoke Gun and Tear Gas, Locally Made Pistol, Stun Gun, Modified Rifle, JVP and JVP included. grenade launcher.
The positive development was seen after the Home Minister’s four-day visit to Manipur ended on June 1.

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Shah then warned that strict action would be taken against those found carrying weapons during the search operation by the police. He also appealed to the people of the northeastern state not to pay heed to rumors and maintain peace. On behalf of the Central Government, the Home Minister also expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed in Manipur violence.

Manipur witnessed violence on 3 May during a rally organized by the All Tribal Students’ Union (ATSU) to protest the demand for inclusion of Meites in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The march was organized to protest the demand for inclusion of the Meitei community in the state’s ST category following a directive from the Manipur High Court on 19 April.