Over 4,000 weapons looted by miscreants in Manipur clashes
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Imphal: As Manipur is gripped by ethnic unrest due to clashes between Meitei and Kuki tribes, incidents of looting and arson have been reported in the past few weeks.
According to sources, it has now been revealed that a total of more than 4,000 weapons, including sophisticated weapons, have been looted from various locations in Manipur since the start of the unrest.
Further sources have also revealed that apart from these weapons, the rioters have also looted around 500,000 rounds of ammunition in the last several weeks.
Firearms include INSAS rifles, and AK 47 assault rifles, however, around 500 weapons have been recovered so far.
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Earlier, an on-ground report by Media had also highlighted the Sugnu in Manipur, where civilians were seen carrying arms and landmines at the site where alleged Kuki militants were sheltering.
The citizens claimed that the guns were raised in self-defense.
On June 1, at a press conference at the end of a four-day visit to the disputed state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that strict action would be taken if there was any violation of the SoO agreement. sign in. He said that everyone has been appealed to surrender.
Appealing to all those who have weapons, Amit Shah said, “Surrender your weapons to the police today. Combing operation will be started from tomorrow
Action will be taken if the police find weapons. Amit Shah said, “I want to appeal to all civil society organizations not to listen to rumours. Now is the time to maintain peace on both sides.
