Imphal East DM orders arms licence suspension
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 24 2015 :
Close on the heels of the ECI issuing notification for by-election to fill casual vacancy in 5-Thongju AC, the District Magistrate, Imphal East has ordered temporary suspension of all arms licenses of Imphal East district excluding Jiribam with immediate effect till the completion of the by-election.
An order issued by the DM, Imphal East directed all license holders under the jurisdiction of Imphal East excluding Jiribam to deposit their firearms to the nearest PS .
It also said that all concerned police officers should make foolproof arrangements for keeping the deposited firearms in safe custody.
The order however should not apply to members of National Rifle Association who are to participate in various sporting events.
Any person desiring to appeal against the order should submit written justification for retaining his/her firearms to the District Magistrate on or before Oct 31 .