Nagaland Police has intensified Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking across districts following the Assembly elections in neighbouring Assam and the bye-election in Mokokchung, as part of measures to regulate movement and ensure compliance with ILP regulations.
During the drive conducted on April 10, 2026, a total of 777 ILPs were checked across six districts bordering Assam, with 436 defaulters detected.
The drive continued on April 11, during which 1,217 ILPs were checked and 208 defaulters were identified.
According to the Police, action has been taken against the defaulters as per law, and cases have been forwarded to the respective district administrations for necessary action.
The intensified checking was carried out as a post-poll preventive measure to regulate the movement of non-indigenous persons and maintain law and order.
District Police units have been directed to continue regular ILP checks in coordination with district administrations to ensure full compliance with ILP provisions.