In preparation for the forthcoming General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024, Deputy Commissioner Kumar Ramnikant, IAS, District Magistrate of Kohima, Nagaland, has issued an order in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s guidelines.

The order mandates all licensed arm holders in Kohima district to deposit their arms and ammunitions at the nearest police stations by March 30, 2024. The deposited arms and ammunitions will be kept in police custody until one week after the declaration of election results. Each depositor will receive a receipt from the officer in charge of the respective police stations, who will also maintain proper records and ensure the safe custody of the arms.

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It further stated that non-compliance with this directive will result in the cancellation of arms licenses and may incur penal action as per relevant sections of the law.

DC further announced the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct following the Election Commission of India’s declaration of the General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024. The Code of Conduct, effective immediately, applies throughout Kohima district until the election process is complete. All political parties, prospective candidates, government departments/establishments, and the general public have been urged to adhere strictly to the guidelines and extend cooperation to the district election machinery for the peaceful conduct of the General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024.