Kapilvastu secures 172 firearms ahead of March 5 elections

Summary

Kapilvastu authorities have collected 172 licensed firearms ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election to maintain a peaceful voting environment.

Key Points
  • Kapilvastu has temporarily collected 172 licensed muskets before the March 5 elections.
  • The collection follows a public notice issued by the District Administration Office on January 19.
  • Police teams visited firearm owners to collect and safely store the weapons at the District Police Office.
  • Firearms will be returned to their owners after the elections as per the law.
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