Can carry licensed arms for self-defence: Punjab IG Sukhchain Singh Gill

Chandigarh, November 29

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Taking a U-turn on the ban on arms licences, the government today said there was no restriction on the issuance of arms for self-defence.

A spokesperson for the Punjab Police, IG Sukhchain Singh Gill, said in a statement, “There is no restriction on the issuance of new arms licences and carrying these for the purpose of self-defence in the state.”

Clearing the air over the confusion created by the drive against the glorification of arms, he said a person could carry his/her licensed weapon, but should not glorify or display it in a way to threat someone. Similarly, new arms licences were being issued on a merit basis considering the threat perception after proper verification. Strict action was being taken against hate crimes, said the IG.