Manipur districts directed to verify arms license holders, dealers’ documents

District administrations in Manipur have been directed to examine the papers of the arms license holders and dealers, an official said on April 19.

All DCs were asked by the Commissioner (Home) to take steps to verify the documents of arms license holders and arms dealers in their respective districts.

Referring to the circular of the Commissioner (Home), the official said, "Non-compliance with the order may lead to penalisation and cancellation of arms license."

Meanwhile, Manipur Police have issued a separate order directing all arms license holders and arms dealers in Kangpokpi district to submit self-attested copies of their licenses along with a completed prescribed format to their nearest local police station by April 25 for verification.

Local authorities have also been urged to ensure that gun license holders in their respective villages are notified of the verification process and comply accordingly.