Kerala: Weapons prohibited in Malappuram during election period

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 -- The District Administration in Malappuram has imposed a ban on the possession and carrying of weapons in view of the ongoing Model Code of Conduct for the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.

District Collector and District Magistrate Dr. Vinay Goyal issued the order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order and ensure that the electoral process remains free, fair, and peaceful.

According to the order, carrying weapons such as firearms, swords, spears, and lathis in public places is strictly prohibited until the conclusion of the election process. The administration has also directed that licensed weapons will be reviewed by the District Screening Committ...