Pune Police Crack Down on Firearm Licence Holders, Issue Notices to 150 Individuals
The Pune police have issued notices to 150 firearm licence holders seeking explanations for violations of terms and conditions, after cancelling the licence of a probationary IAS officer's mother.
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According to Additional Commissioner of Police (Administration) Arvind Chawria, the notices were issued to licence holders who have been involved in criminal cases, failed to renew their licences, or did not purchase the weapon mentioned in their licence. The police have given the licence holders 10 to 15 days to respond to the notices, failing which their licences will be cancelled.
The action was taken after a video went viral showing Manorama brandishing a licensed pistol at farmers during a land ownership dispute in June. The police had registered a case against her and six others under the Arms Act.
The city police commissioner, Amitesh Kumar, had ordered a review of all firearm licences issued in the city to check for any misuse or violation of terms and conditions. As many as 6,300 people in the city have been issued firearm licences for personal security and other reasons.
The police have cited several instances of misuse of firearms, including a case where a security guard allegedly carried his licensed air gun in public and threatened people. The police have registered an FIR against the guard and his employers.
In another incident, a 31-year-old real estate developer shot himself dead using his licensed pistol in his office in June.
The police are taking a tough stance on firearm licence holders who violate the terms and conditions of their licences, and are working to ensure that firearms are not misused in the city.
The city police are also reviewing the criteria for issuing firearm licences, to ensure that only genuine applicants are granted licences.
The police are urging licence holders to comply with the terms and conditions of their licences, and to report any changes in their circumstances to the authorities.
The crackdown on firearm licence holders is part of the police's efforts to maintain law and order in the city, and to prevent the misuse of firearms.
The police are working to create a safe and secure environment for citizens, and are taking all necessary measures to prevent the misuse of firearms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Pune police issue notices to 150 firearm licence holders?
The police issued notices to licence holders who have allegedly violated the terms and conditions of their licences, including those involved in criminal cases, failed to renew their licences, or did not purchase the weapon mentioned in their licence.
What is the consequence of failing to respond to the police notice?
If licence holders fail to provide valid reasons within the timeframe, their licences will be cancelled.
How many people have been issued firearm licences in Pune?
As many as 6,300 people in the city have been issued firearm licences for personal security and other reasons.
What is the police's stance on misuse of firearms?
The police are taking a tough stance on firearm licence holders who violate the terms and conditions of their licences, and are working to ensure that firearms are not misused in the city.
What is the police's goal in reviewing firearm licences?
The police are reviewing the criteria for issuing firearm licences, to ensure that only genuine applicants are granted licences and to prevent the misuse of firearms.
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