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Manipur CM Orders Residents to Surrender Weapons Within 15 Days or Face Action
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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The Chief Minister of Manipur has directed all residents in the valley and hill areas to surrender any illegal weapons within 15 days or face legal action. The move is part of a broader security drive aimed at curbing armed militancy in the state.
The Chief Minister of Manipur issued a directive today, demanding that all residents in both the valley and hill districts surrender any illegal weapons within a 15‑day period. The notice, circulated through state media and local authorities, warns that failure to comply will result in legal action and confiscation of arms.
The move follows a series of incidents involving armed groups in the region, prompting the state government to intensify its security measures. Officials say the directive is aimed at reducing the number of weapons in circulation and preventing further clashes.
Under the state's Arms Act, possession of unregistered firearms is a punishable offence. The CM’s order reiterates the government's commitment to enforcing this law and ensuring public safety.
Residents who surrender their weapons are advised to visit designated collection points set up by the police. Those who do not comply may face arrest and prosecution under the relevant statutes.
The move follows a series of incidents involving armed groups in the region, prompting the state government to intensify its security measures. Officials say the directive is aimed at reducing the number of weapons in circulation and preventing further clashes.
Under the state's Arms Act, possession of unregistered firearms is a punishable offence. The CM’s order reiterates the government's commitment to enforcing this law and ensuring public safety.
Residents who surrender their weapons are advised to visit designated collection points set up by the police. Those who do not comply may face arrest and prosecution under the relevant statutes.