75 licensed weapons handed over to police in Banke
Summary
Seventy-five licensed weapons were handed over to police in Banke district ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, with plans to return them after the election. Preparations for voter education with trained volunteers are also underway.
Key Points
- Seventy-five licensed weapons have been handed over to police posts and offices in Banke district.
- The District Administration Office urged the handover of licensed weapons for security ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- Licensed weapons will be returned after the conduct of the election.
- Preparations for voter education involve mobilizing 81 volunteers across wards and training officer-level employees as contact persons.
