In a proactive move to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for the upcoming bye-election to the 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency, the Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer of Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, has issued an order for the mandatory physical verification of all firearms and ammunition within the district. 
Invoking Section 21 of the Arms Act, 1959, the DC has directed all arms license holders under the Mokokchung District to report to their nearest concerned Police Station. Licensees must present their arms/ammunition, and license booklets for physical Verification during office hours. The deadline for compliance is March 20, 2026.
To ensure strict monitoring, Officers-in-Charge of concerned police stations are required to furnish daily reports in prescribed format through the Sr. Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung. These reports will detail the Sl. No, license holder’s name, license number, UIN No, Type of Arms & No, last renewal date, and No. Of ammunition Available
 
(Zuchumo Kithan, IA Mokokchung)