More firearms seized by security forces than those looted: Manipur home minister

IMPHAL: (Mar 11) Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday said the number of firearms seized by security forces is much higher than those looted at the onset of ethnic violence in the state.

Konthoujam, who is in charge of the Home Department, made the statement in the assembly while responding to Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra's queries on issues related to illegal immigrants, seizure of firearms, and the path to peace.

"The number of firearms seized by security forces is higher than the number of firearms looted. A total of 6,020 firearms have been looted, while 7,437 firearms have been recovered.