Imphal, Oct. 24 -- The Manipur government has ordered residents of Sangaiyumpham and Khangabok villages to surrender their licensed firearms at Thoubal police station by October 24.

The District Magistrate issued the order, stating that the weapons would remain in police custody until the prohibitory order is revoked.

The directive follows the fatal shooting of Laishram Rakesh, a resident of Khangabok Part-II, during a local musical event on October 18. Security forces have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing.

During initial raids in Sangaiyumpham and Cherapur, security personnel arrested Md. Khursid Ahamad, 19, and Md. Abdul Rahaman, 45, and recovered a double-barrel shotgun.

In a subsequent operation, Thoubal Poli...