Punjab tightens gun regulations; Ban on public display of firearms
Deccan ChronicleCHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Sunday banned the public display of firearms, including on social media, and songs allegedly promoting gun culture and violence, as it tightened regulations after facing flak from the Opposition over the law and order situation. The state government also directed a review of arms licences within the next three months, with no new licence to be issued during the period, and surprise checks, according to an official order. The Bhagwant Mann government has been under fire from opposition parties – Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP - for the alleged deteriorating law and order situation after a string of sensational killings. There should be a complete ban on public display of weapons including on social media, the order said.
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