Verification of firearms ahead of by-election to 28-Koridang A/C

In a proactive move to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for the upcoming by-election to the 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer of Mokokchung, Ajit Kumar Verma, 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 directed all arms license holders under Mokokchung district to report to their nearest police station with their arms, ammunition, and license booklets for physical verification during office hours.
The deadline for compliance has been set for March 20, 2026. To ensure strict monitoring, Officers-in-Charge of police stations have been instructed to furnish daily reports in the prescribed format through the Senior Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung.
The reports will include details such as serial number, license holder’s name, license number, UIN number, type and number of arms, last renewal date, and quantity of ammunition available.
This was stated in a report issued by DIPR.