Urgent : Manipur Guv Bhalla urges people of all communities, particularly youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons !!

"I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons & ammunition to the nearest Police Station/Outpost/Security Forces Camp within next seven days, with effect from today," 

- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said in a statement on Thursday, Feb 20th. 

The Government of Manipur is deeply concerned about the illegal circulation of arms and ammunition that were either looted or were unlawfully taken from various places including state armouries. These weapons pose a serious threat to safety and security of the society. To address this issue urgently, the Governor of Manipur has made the following request:

Surrender Illegal Arms: Governor of Manipur

"People of Manipur, both in Valley and Hills, have suffered immense hardship for the last over 20 months due to a series of unfortunate incidents affecting peace and communal harmony.

In the greater interest of restoring normalcy, so that people can return to their normal day-to-day activities, all communities in the State must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace & order in the society.

It is in this regard that I sincerely request the people of all communities, particularly the youths in the Valley and Hills, to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons & ammunition to the nearest Police Station/Outpost/Security Forces Camp within next seven days, with effect from today."

"Your single act of returning these weapons can be a powerful gesture towards ensuring peace. 

I want to assure you that no punitive action would be initiated if such weapons are returned within the stipulated time. Thereafter, strict action will be taken for possession of such weapons.

The Government is committed to ensuring a peaceful resolution of the situation and safeguarding the future of our youths. Let us rebuild our State together with hope and trust for a brighter future. 

Come Forward and Choose Peace.

Note: For further clarifications, individuals may contact their nearest police station or police control room on 9485280419 -- sources said.

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