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Assam CM Questions Nagaland-Issued Gun Licence in Guwahati Shooting
✍️ MokokchungTimes.com
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:39 PM
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Assam Chief Minister has raised questions regarding the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident in Guwahati, specifically focusing on a firearm licence issued by the state of Nagaland.
The Chief Minister of Assam has expressed concern over the circumstances leading to a recent shooting incident in Guwahati. The official inquiry is focusing on the legal validity and origin of the weapons used in the crime.
A key point of contention is that the gun licence associated with the incident was issued by the state of Nagaland, rather than by Assam authorities. This inter-state discrepancy has prompted the Assam government to question the procedural aspects of the licence issuance.
The Chief Minister has called for a thorough review of the case to understand how a weapon licensed in a neighboring state ended up being involved in a crime within Assam. The administration is looking into the regulatory gaps that may have allowed this situation to occur.
While the investigation continues, the state government has emphasized the need for stricter coordination between state police forces regarding firearm registrations. The focus remains on ensuring that such cross-state licensing issues do not compromise public safety in the region.
A key point of contention is that the gun licence associated with the incident was issued by the state of Nagaland, rather than by Assam authorities. This inter-state discrepancy has prompted the Assam government to question the procedural aspects of the licence issuance.
The Chief Minister has called for a thorough review of the case to understand how a weapon licensed in a neighboring state ended up being involved in a crime within Assam. The administration is looking into the regulatory gaps that may have allowed this situation to occur.
While the investigation continues, the state government has emphasized the need for stricter coordination between state police forces regarding firearm registrations. The focus remains on ensuring that such cross-state licensing issues do not compromise public safety in the region.