In view of the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024, the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur and District Magistrate, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 144A of the CrPC, has prohibited any person from carrying arms (firearms, machete/daos, clubs, Spears,explosives, catapults or any other articles designed or adopted as weapon for offence or defense) in their possession within the districts of Dimapur/Chümoukedima/Niuland with immediate effect.

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In a separate order, the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur and District Magistrate ordered deposit of licensed Arms and Ammunitions in Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts to the nearest Police Station on or before  March 30 in view of the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024. Failure to comply with this order shall lead to cancelation of arms license and other penal action as per the provisions of law, notified the Dimapur Police.