Several arms and ammunition have been voluntarily surrendered in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts in response to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal for de-weaponising society. The surrendered weapons include rifles, grenade launchers, and a machine gun, aiming to create a safer atmosphere.
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