Flaunting Arms Banned In Punjab's Big Crackdown On Gun Culture
NDTV
Random checking will be conducted in different areas to stem glorification and illegal possession of guns.
The Punjab government has clamped down on the infamous "gun culture" of the state, and tightened arms regulation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann issued strict instructions regarding gun ownership and display, including banning public display of weapons both online and offline. Songs glorifying weapons or violence will also be strictly prohibited.
According to the fresh instructions, all arms licenses issued so far will be thoroughly reviewed within the next three months, and no new license shall be granted unless the District Collector is personally satisfied that extraordinary grounds exist for doing so.
Hasty or reckless use of weapons, or celebratory firing, which can endanger human life or personal safety of others shall be a punishable offence, cases will be registered against violators.
