Govt directs all license holders to deposit arms ahead of LS polls

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 17, 2019

SHILLONG: The administrators of the different districts have directed all arms license holders to deposit their arms in the nearest police station following the operation of the model code of conduct in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, slated to be held on April 11.

In an order issued here on Friday, the district magistrate of South West Khasi Hills has directed all arms license holders from carrying arms and to deposit their arms in the nearest police stations which include Mawkyrwat, Ranikor and Nonghyllam.

According to the order, the direction was in order to ensure a free, fair and smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha elections in the state.

In a similar order, the district magistrate of East Jaiñtia Hills has also prohibited any person or persons from carrying arms and also directed all arms licence holders of the district to deposit their weapons along with xerox copy of licences to their respective Police Stations and Outposts for safe custody and the same will be released after the election process is over.

However, this order shall not apply to members of the Police Security Forces, Paramilitary Forces who may carry Arms in connection with their lawful duties, it states.

These orders will come into force with immediate effect and will remain in force till the election process is over.