Manipur Governor Extends Arms Surrender Deadline; Arambai Tenggol Lays Down Weapons In Peace Bid

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has extended the deadline for surrender of illegal and looted arms until March 6, 2025, as the state witnesses a breakthrough with hundreds of weapons being surrendered by the public in the last few days. Meitei group Arambai Tenggol also relinquished weapons on 27th February, days following the governor’s appeal. Governor Bhalla’s initial call on February 20 urged communities in the violence-ridden state to surrender looted arms within seven days. The deadline was extended to 4 pm on March 6, 2025. Individuals complying will avoid prosecution, while post-deadline crackdowns loom for violators.