CNTC asks Dimapur police to ease vehicle document checks till Jan 31

The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has asked the Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, to temporarily relax intensive vehicle document verification drives from November 11, 2026, to January 31, 2027, citing the festive and wedding season, The Morung Express reported.

Background to the checks

The appeal refers to a Dimapur Police Commissionerate notification issued on September 11, 2026, on vehicle document compliance. The deadline under that notification was later extended until November 11, after which routine verification drives are set to continue.

Why the council wants a break

In a press release, the CNTC said it had noted public complaints about the inconvenience caused by the ongoing checks. It said the coming months coincide with:

• the peak wedding season in Nagaland,
• the Hornbill Festival from December 1 to 10, and
• Christmas and New Year celebrations.

People from different districts of Nagaland and from neighbouring states travel to and through Dimapur during this period to attend weddings, visit family and take part in festivities, the council said. Intensive checks at this time could cause delays and difficulties, especially for families travelling with children and elderly people.

Not against enforcement, says CNTC

The council said its request was not meant to undermine law enforcement or road safety. It acknowledged the importance of proper vehicle documents and traffic rules, and said police could keep acting against genuine violations such as dangerous driving, overloading and other serious offences.

Instead, it called for a "balanced and considerate" approach that takes into account the practical problems commuters face during the season.

The CNTC also offered to provide volunteers, if needed, to help with public awareness and smooth traffic movement in coordination with the authorities.

What happens next

The Dimapur Police Commissionerate has not yet responded publicly to the appeal. Dimapur is Nagaland's main commercial hub and the entry point for most road, rail and air traffic into the state, so any change to enforcement there affects a large number of travellers, particularly in the run-up to the Hornbill Festival at Kisama near Kohima.

Motorists should keep their registration, insurance, pollution certificate and driving licence up to date until the police announce any change.