Nagaland: 300 detained in Dimapur; catapults seized amid ULB poll

Kohima: The Dimapur Police Commissionerate has conducted a series of preventive measures in the run-up to the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election, resulting in the detention of 300 individuals and leading to significant seizures.

According to the district police, in the past 24 hours, 300 persons suspected of being potential troublemakers were detained at an undisclosed location.

Among the items seized were a .32 pistol with seven live rounds, an Alto car, 400 catapults, and 600 packets of marbles.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Dimapur announced the enforcement of Section 144 CrPc in the districts of Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima from 5 PM on June 27 till 7 AM on June 28. The curfew will be partially relaxed from 7 AM-5 PM on June 27.

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