New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged people of all communities, particularly the youth, to surrender illegal arms to restore peace in society.

The development came a week after President's rule was imposed in strife-torn Manipur, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post.

Urging all communities in the Valley and Hills to voluntarily come forward and surrender looted and illegally held weapons, Ajay Bhalla said that returning these weapons would be a powerful gesture towards ensuring peace.

He also assured that no punitive action would be initiated if such weapons were returned within the stipulated time. "Thereafter, strict action will be taken for possession of such weapons," ...