Large Cache of Illegally Held Muzzle-Loading Guns Seized in Baglung District
Summary
Baglung police seized 115 illegally held muzzle-loading guns over 40 days to prevent misuse during upcoming elections and curb poaching around the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
Key Points
- District Police Office in Baglung seized 115 illegally held muzzle-loading guns in 40 days.
- The largest seizures were made in Burtibang, Galakot, and Barengdanda police areas.
- Campaign aimed at curbing poaching and misuse of firearms during the February 21 House of Representatives election.
- Illegal firearms were mostly locally made and found hidden in forests, cattle sheds, and empty houses.
