RECOVERY OF WEAPONS & ENFORCEMENT OF SoO AGREEMENT IMPERATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN MANIPUR
Kohima, Nagaland
Friday, 02 Jun 2023
Easy access to arms & ammunition to inimical elements aiming to destroy peace & harmony is an aspect that can’t be looked away from in the violence-ravaged state of Manipur. Towards this, the consensus amongst all stakeholders on undertaking immediate intelligence-based combing operations across Manipur is a welcome step. Further, to ensure sustainable peace in Manipur, Security Forces have identified de-weaponization & enforcement of SoO/ MoU provisions as focal points to be addressed immediately from the security perspective across Manipur.
Intelligence sources have been energized and dedicated columns kept on standby to ensure quick action on receipt of input for early recovery of weapons. Detailed plans have been prepared for implementation with immediate effect.
Surprise Check of SoO Camps is also being undertaken to ensure the presence of weapons & cadres as stipulated in the agreement.
It is pertinent to mention that the Hon’ble Home Minister during his four-day visit to Manipur had appealed for immediate handing over snatched weapons and ammunition to the Police. He also brought out that the SoO Agreement must be abided by the cadres to maintain peace. Pursuant to the visit, Security Forces have evolved detailed plans to launch large-scale combing operations for the recovery of snatched weapons besides surprise checks of SoO Camps.
