The administration had assured people that no punitive action would be taken against those who surrender their weapons within this period, emphasising that “this is the last opportunity for everyone concerned to contribute to peace, communal harmony, the future of our youth, and the security of our society”.During the first seven-day period, over 300 weapons were surrendered by the public, primarily in the valley districts.More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.The Centre had imposed President’s rule in the state on February 13 after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned.The state assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
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