Imphal, Feb. 27 -- The members of 'Arambai Tengol'- a Meitei organisation, surrendered their arms to the state government of Manipur on Thursday.

The move comes following their meeting with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on February 25.

Following Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal and joint public awareness efforts by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.

On Tuesday, the public surrendered 87 weapons to the following places in the Churachandpur, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kangpokpi, Jiribam, and Imphal West Districts.

Additionally, the security forces conducted search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of hill and valley districts.

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