Imphal, Feb. 24 -- Following the appeal, by Manipur Police, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.

'During the last 24 hours, the situation in the State was tense but under control,' as per the press release by Manipur police.

As per the press release by Manipur police, the following arms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public on Monday to the following places in Thoubal, Imphal East, and Imphal West District.

At SP Office under TBL-PS, Thoubal District, one no. of SMG Carbine with Magazine, one no. of Tear Gas Gun, two nos. of Sniper Rifles, one no. of Double Barrel Gun, one no. of Single Barrel Gun, one no. of .38 mm Pistol, two nos. of 2" Mortar Shells, two nos. of improvised IEDs (one w...