Surrender Illegal Weapons in 15 Days or Face Action, Manipur CM Warns People

Thousands of sophisticated weapons have been looted from state armouries and police stations, which rival groups used in unleashing violence in the state. Several such calls for surrendering weapons were also made in the past, but to no avail.

https://thewire.in/government/surrender-illegal-weapons-in-15-days-or-face-action-manipur-cm-warns-people

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Police Updates Statistics on Manipur Violence: 175 Officially Dead, 96 Bodies Yet Unclaimed

A total of 5,668 arms have been lost and only around a quarter (1,329) of it was recovered, police said.

https://thewire.in/government/manipur-death-toll-violence-missing-arms

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Manipur violence: Police sub-inspector shot dead by ‘sniper’ in village bordering Churachandpur

Condemning the incident, the police said Haokip’s last rites will be performed on Thursday at Churachandpur in a ‘befitting manner’.

https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/manipur-violence-police-sub-inspector-shot-dead-by-sniper-in-village-bordering-churachandpur/cid/1966028

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In Manipur, Army and paramilitary forces face a constant challenge — armed men in police uniforms

There have been instances of men in uniform, firing at Central security forces deployed in buffer zones using automatic weapons, preceded by blockade and protest by women-led groups; an official says military fatigues and police uniforms are readily available in the State while weapons looted from police armouries are being sold in black market.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/in-manipur-army-and-paramilitary-forces-face-a-constant-challenge-armed-men-in-police-uniforms/article67292272.ece

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The return of Meitei insurgents marks a new turn in Manipur conflict

Back from Myanmar, militant cadres are adding firepower to the Meitei side in the state’s ongoing civil war.

https://scroll.in/article/1055257/the-return-of-meitei-insurgents-marks-a-new-turn-in-manipur-conflict

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Assam Rifles DG Says Manipur Situation Unprecedented, 'Never Faced Anything of This Kind'

Lt General P.C. Nair flagged the “large number of weapons” with civilians as a key concern. He also said society “has become weaponised".

https://thewire.in/security/assam-rifles-dg-manipur-situation-unprecedented

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Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over last fortnight; more suspects identified in May 4 sexual violence case

Six people, including a minor, arrested in May 4 case; 12 to 14 suspects identified, some in hiding, police say; 290 bunkers destroyed; first goods train to Manipur leaves Guwahati, easing supply to valley areas.

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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur-sexual-violence-case-more-suspects-identified-over-13000-detained-over-the-last-fortnight/article67113503.ece

Manipur group backtracks a day after passing resolution to not give up arms looted during violence

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity said that the decision was taken hurriedly due to pressure from the crowd.

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https://scroll.in/latest/1050568/manipur-group-backtracks-a-day-after-passing-resolution-to-not-give-up-arms-looted-during-violence