SRINAGAR: Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Jammu administration has taken a proactive measure by instructing 4,914 licensed weapon holders to deposit their firearms with the police.
This step aims to ensure the peaceful conduct of elections in the region amidst heightened security concerns. Led by District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, a screening committee has scrutinized the arms licenses and issued directives for their submission to create a conducive environment for free and fair elections.
Senior Superintendent of Police has been tasked with ensuring the implementation of this order, with a deadline of seven days for weapon deposition.
These licensed weapon holders include individuals released on bail, those with criminal offenses, and those involved in rioting, especially during elections.
