Chief Secretary J. Alam and Home Commissioner and DGP Nagaland held a press conference with the media fraternity to give an overview of the issue of closing the check gates in Nagaland on 1st May 2022. 

Alam while giving detailed information on the implementation of the said order informed that out of 34 check gates, 21 check gates have been closed and only 13 inter-state check gates are operating at the moment. 

Alam informed that DCs of all the districts and other officials have gone to various check gates to oversee the closure of the check gates. He also said that two phone numbers are operating 24x7 with abled and dedicated officers and therefore made an ardent appeal to the public to give information about any illegal taxation or collection.

DGP Nagaland John Longkumer said the order for closure of check gates was issued by the Government of Nagaland on 19th May and started to enforce from 20th May 2022. He informed that so far eight complaints were received and six complaints were found to be actionable, six FIRs were lodged in different police stations and investigations are going on. He appealed to all the people to co-operate with the security force and inform the police at the earliest of any illegal activities. 

(Temjenkaba & Tiakumla, IA)