IMPHAL, Feb 22: In response to an appeal by the Governor of Manipur on February 20, 2025, several illegal weapons and ammunition were surrendered to authorities across different districts of the state.
At SP-Kakching in Kakching District, a significant haul was handed over, including one .303 rifle with a magazine, thirteen .303 ammunition rounds, four BP vests, five BP plates, and four helmets.
In Kangpokpi District, a looted tear gas gun was surrendered at the OC G. Saparmeina Police Station. Meanwhile, in Kakching Wairi, security forces recovered and handed over an even larger cache of weapons and ammunition. This included one 5.56 mm INSAS rifle, one 5.6 mm caliber rifle, one 12-bore rifle, one 12-bore short gun, one 9 mm pistol, and one air pistol. In addition, multiple rifles, live rounds, empty magazines, and firearm accessories were recovered.
Other surrendered items included thirteen small Motorola sets, nine Motorola charging adapters, twenty-eight BP jackets, thirty-eight BP plates, one helmet, one Khukri, and one CPU. Furthermore, security forces discovered Rs. 2,50,000 in cash.
