11 licensed firearms submitted in Chitwan
Summary
Eleven licensed firearms have been voluntarily submitted in Chitwan ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election to ensure a peaceful and credible election process.
Key Points
- Eleven licensed firearms were voluntarily submitted to the local administration in Chitwan district ahead of the March 5 election.
- There are 141 licensed arms holders in Chitwan district according to the Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal.
- A public notice was issued on January 20 requesting licensed arm holders to deposit weapons within 15 days for election security.
- Firearms used by banks are exempted from submission, and a system allows licensed holders to deposit firearms temporarily during the election period.
