{"id":9288,"date":"2025-02-20T13:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/?p=9288"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:23:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:23:37","slug":"governor-of-manipur-urges-surrender-of-illegal-arms-for-peace-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/governor-of-manipur-urges-surrender-of-illegal-arms-for-peace-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor of Manipur Urges Surrender of Illegal Arms for Peace Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Imphal, February 20, 2025:<\/strong>  In a crucial appeal aimed at restoring normalcy in the conflict-hit state, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has urged individuals in both the Valley and Hills to voluntarily surrender illegally possessed weapons within the next seven days. Addressing the public, the Governor acknowledged the immense hardships faced by the people over the past 20 months due to ongoing violence and disturbances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-665x1024.avif\" class=\"wp-image-9286\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-665x1024.avif 665w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-195x300.avif 195w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-768x1183.avif 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-860x1324.avif 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-760x1170.avif 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1-150x231.avif 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_1241-1.avif 943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Press Release <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that returning looted and illegal arms would be a significant step toward ensuring peace and communal harmony. \u201cIn the greater interest of restoring normalcy, all communities must come forward to ensure cessation of hostilities and maintenance of peace and order in society,\u201d he stated. He assured that no punitive action would be taken against those who surrender their weapons within the stipulated timeframe. However, strict measures would be enforced against individuals found in possession of illegal arms after the deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Governor reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to a peaceful resolution and safeguarding the future of Manipur\u2019s youth. \u201cLet us rebuild our state together with hope and trust for a brighter future. Come forward and choose peace,\u201d he urged. The appeal comes amid ongoing tensions in the state, where violence has disrupted lives and livelihoods. Security agencies are expected to facilitate the surrender process, and the authorities hope for a positive response from all sections of society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imphal, February 20, 2025: In a crucial appeal aimed at restoring normalcy in the conflict-hit state, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has urged individuals in both the Valley and Hills to voluntarily surrender illegally possessed weapons within the next seven days. 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