The District Administration Office (DAO), Chitwan has directed those people possessing both licensed and illegal arms to submit them to the office in view of the upcoming elections of the House of Representatives and State Assemblies.
Chief District Officer Narayan Prasad Bhatta said the deadline for the arms submission is until November 16, and stern action would be taken if anyone found not abiding by the direction.
The DAO records show that permission has been granted for keeping 187 arms in the district.