BAITADI: More than 350 licensed weapons have been returned in Baitadi as part of security preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

According to the District Police Office Baitadi, a total of 387 licensed muskets had been surrendered to the office by Saturday. Also, no ammunition used in the weapons has been returned so far.

The District Administration Office had issued a notice on January 20 directing all licensed weapon holders to deposit their arms and ammunition by February 3. As the full return was not completed within the deadline, the office later extended the submission period through an additional notice.