Assembly elections : DC directs public to deposit licensed arms in police stations

Assembly elections : DC directs public to deposit licensed arms in police stations

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore , April 4, 2013: Deputy Commissioner Harsh Gupta has directed the members of the public who are owning weapons   like guns and revolvers to deposit it in the respective local police stations or the licensed gun traders  in view of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Addressing a meeting   with the Mangalore Police Commissioner and senior police officials in connection with the maintenance of law and order during the elections, the DC said the above orders have been issued as per the directions of the Central Election Commission   and to ensure peace and security during the elections.

 

 

The DC has asked all licensed gun holders for crop protection and self defence purposes,  to deposit them in the police stations or with licensed gun dealers before 30-4-2013. In the event of any individual in dire need of gun for crop protection purposes, then they  have to submit their appeals to the tahsildar along with  relevant documents within a week.

Those who possess arms and are in urgent need of the same should also  apply to the police Commissioner or the respective superintendents of police  within one week.

Once the deposit period ends, the owners can take back their arms from the respective police stations.