Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Noklak, K. Mhathung Tsanglao in an order stated that, in view of the General Election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023 and to ensure peaceful atmosphere in Noklak District, it has been informed to all arms license holders under Noklak District to deposit their arms along with license at the nearest Police Station between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, latest by 31st January 2023 (Tuesday).

Failure to do as ordered will invite necessary action against the offender in accordance with the provision of Law. Issue of Arms license and renewal will be banned/suspended till the completion of election process. Further, under Section 144 of the CrPC 1973, carrying of licensed arms is banned till the completion of election process except by those persons who are entitled.

All the Administrative Officers have been directed to oversee that arm licence holders of every types of weapon are deposited in the Police Station.  

(K.K. Chim, IA Noklak)