Lamka, 22 Feb 2025 – In response to the Hon’ble Governor of Manipur’s appeal for the surrender of weapons, a significant step towards de-weaponising society was taken today in Churachandpur district. A total of 16 weapons and various rounds of ammunition were voluntarily surrendered, following joint awareness efforts by the District Police, Assam Rifles, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
The surrendered looted and illegal weapons and ammunition include:
- One M-16 rifle
- One 7.62 mm SLR
- Two AK rifles
- Three INSAS rifles
- Two M-79 40mm Under Barrel
Grenade Launchers (UBGL)
- One 9mm carbine machine gun
- One 51 mm mortar
- Three .303 rifles
- Two single-barrel rifles
- 64 gelatine sticks
- Ten rounds of 60 mm Pumpi
(improvised mortar) ammunition
- 17 rounds of AK ammunition
- 40 rounds of 5.56 mm rifle
ammunition
- Three rounds of 9mm calibre
ammunition
Authorities
have reiterated their call for the public to surrender any remaining weapons
and expressed optimism for further cooperation in the coming days. This
initiative aims to foster a safe and secure environment, enabling the
restoration of normal activities in the region.
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