Churachandpur, Feb. 22 -- Members of the Zomi and Kuki communities in Manipur voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons and ammunition in Churachandpur district following an appeal by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, said Assam Rifles in a statement.

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla appealed to members of all communities to surrender looted police weapons and illegally held arms within seven days and warned that if the weapons were not surrendered, strict action would follow for possession of arms, added Assam Rifles statement on Thrusday.

Post this appeal, the Assam Rifles, along with the Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), State Intelligence Agencies, and State Administration, engaged with local Zomi and Kuki community leaders,...