Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has urged the youths in Manipur to surrender looted and illegally held weapons and ammunition to the government with effect from Thursday (February 20, 2025).
People of Manipur, both in the valley and hills, have suffered immense hardship for the last over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate Incidents affecting peace and communal harmony. In the greater interest of restoring normalcy, so that people can return to their normal day-to-day activities, all communities in the state must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace order in the society, the governor said in a statement released on Thursday.
“It is in this regard that I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons and ammunition to the nearest police station, outpost, security forces amp within next seven days, with effect from today,” the governor said.
“Your single act of returning these weapons can be a powerful gesture towards ensuring peace. I want to assure you that no punitive action would be initiated if such weapons are returned within the stipulated time. Thereafter, strict action will be taken for possession of such weapons.”
“The government is committed to ensuring a peaceful resolution of the situation and safeguarding the future of our youths. Let us rebuild our state together with hope and trust for a brighter future. Come Forward and Choose Peace,” he added.
For further clanficabons, individuals may contact their nearest policy station or police control room on 9485280419, said Ng. Uttarn Singh, director of Information and Public Relations, Manipur.
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