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'Susceptible to life threats': Former special NIA judge gets arms licence after Delhi HC steps in
July 23, 2025 11:43 am
While he had then appeared before the authority, he was neither issued a license nor was his application rejected
Amritpal kin among 10 of Waris Punjab De may lose arms licence; were part of Ajnala mob
March 14, 2023 7:22 am
Many got associated with the organisation during or after the year-long agitation against three farm laws at Delhi's borders.
After 137 FIRs, Punjab Police says no ban on carrying licenced weapon for self-defence
November 30, 2022 7:31 am
“One can carry a licenced weapon for self-defence but should not glorify or display it in a way to threaten someone,” Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh Gill said seeking to clear the confusion over the drive against the glorification of arms.
Get third weapon cancelled or face action, Mohali DC tells arms licence holders
November 24, 2022 7:53 am
There are 54 arms license holders in the district who have three weapons registered on their licences.
274 arms licences suspended in Patiala district after Punjab govt’s review order
November 20, 2022 10:56 am
Notices were issued to several licence holders asking why their permits should not be cancelled as many of them possessed more than two weapons per licence
31 arms licences issued every month in Mohali district from 2017 to 2021
November 17, 2022 8:01 am
There was a slight decline in issuance of arms licences per month this year. According to the officials, a total of 130 arms licences were issued in the district from January 1 to July 31 while a total of 107 weapons were registered on these licences.
Punjab government constitutes six-member panel to create database of arms licence holders involved in crime activities
November 15, 2022 8:02 am
The committee is mandated to form a “statement of purpose (SOP)” regarding such arms license holders, multiple sources privy to the development told The Indian Express.
Karnataka HC notice to state, Centre over plea against exemption of arms licence for Kodavas
July 08, 2021 4:31 pm
The Centre had decided to continue the British-era rule of exempting Kodavas and Jamma land holders in the hill district of Kodagu from obtaining licence for firearms such as pistols, revolvers and double-barrelled shotguns. The exemption has been given for 10 years, till 2029.
Madhya Pradesh: For gun license, plant trees, shoot selfie
June 02, 2019 6:56 pm
"Gun license seekers will need to plant at least ten saplings. If the person does not own land, the administration has earmarked revenue land where he or she can plant saplings," said Gwalior district collector Anurag Choudhary.
Punjab exempts former servicemen, sr citizens from dope test for arms licences
August 09, 2018 5:45 am
The dope test was made compulsory for arms licence seekers by the Central government two years ago. However, Punjab implemented it only six months ago.
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