Key facts
- Approximately 70% of weapons looted during Manipur's ethnic violence have been recovered.
- Security forces are intensifying efforts to locate and recover the remaining arms and ammunition.
- The director general of police warned of strict action against individuals illegally possessing weapons.
- Attacks on police and security personnel will face severe legal consequences.
Manipur's director general of police, Mukesh Singh, announced that approximately 70% of the weapons looted during the ethnic violence that began on May 3, 2023, have been recovered. Security forces are intensifying efforts to trace and recover the remaining arms and ammunition.
Singh stated that strict action would be taken against those who continue to illegally possess arms and ammunition, warning that they would be arrested at any cost. He further cautioned that anyone attempting to attack police or security personnel performing their duties would face severe legal consequences.
Search operations and proactive security measures are being intensified across various districts in an effort to restore normalcy. The ethnic violence has resulted in over 260 deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and displaced over 60,000 people.