Manipur Police recovers 80% of firearms looted during Ukhrul violence
The Hindu
Police recover 16 firearms looted from Ukhrul police station in Manipur, efforts underway to retrieve remaining weapons.
“Sixteen firearms looted by a mob from the Ukhrul police station in Manipur were recovered,” police said on Saturday (October 5, 2024).
Addressing a press conference, Inspector General (Operations) IK Muivah said on Saturday (October 5, 2024) that during the clash between two villages on Wednesday (October 2, 2024), an agitated mob stormed into the police station and looted 20 firearms.
"With the cooperation of the security forces, civil society organisations (CSO), and community leaders, 80% of the weapons have now been recovered," he said.
“Efforts are underway to retrieve the remaining weapons. Among the arms recovered were 9mm pistols, INSAS rifles and AK-47 rifles, he added.
Mr. Muivah said the situation in the district was under control, and security forces, including the Manipur Rifles, Assam Rifles and BSF, were keeping a close watch with the cooperation of leaders of the two villages.
"This is something unprecedented, noteworthy and praiseworthy for all those who have played a very positive role in restoring normalcy," he said.
Assam Rifles' officer Sanjeev Singh said the situation has been brought under control with "minimal use of force or no use of force".