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Crime
Assam CM probes Nagaland-issued gun licence in Guwahati shooting
✍️ MokokchungTimes.com
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 06:01 AM
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The Chief Minister of Assam has questioned the circumstances of a recent Guwahati shooting after learning that the weapon involved carried a licence issued by Nagaland.
The Chief Minister of Assam has publicly sought clarification on a shooting that took place in Guwahati. According to reports, the firearm used in the incident bore a licence that was issued by the neighbouring state of Nagaland.
The CM's remarks highlight concerns over inter‑state coordination in the issuance and monitoring of gun licences. He urged the relevant authorities to examine how a weapon licensed in Nagaland could be used in a violent episode within Assam.
State officials have been asked to provide a detailed account of the licence verification process and any lapses that may have occurred. The inquiry is expected to inform future policy measures aimed at tightening gun control across state borders.
The CM's remarks highlight concerns over inter‑state coordination in the issuance and monitoring of gun licences. He urged the relevant authorities to examine how a weapon licensed in Nagaland could be used in a violent episode within Assam.
State officials have been asked to provide a detailed account of the licence verification process and any lapses that may have occurred. The inquiry is expected to inform future policy measures aimed at tightening gun control across state borders.