hyderabad
Arms license holders in Hyderabad to submit weapons for review ahead of election
Hyderabad Police are reviewing all arms licenses in the city and Secunderabad ahead of the upcoming Legislative Council election on April 23, 2025. This is being done in accordance with the Arms Act and Election Commission guidelines. A Screening Committee, led by the Police Commissioner, will determine if license holders need to deposit their weapons with the police during the election period. License holders will be notified of the committee's decision and will face penalties, including weapon confiscation and prosecution, if they fail to comply. Weapons deposited will be returned after the election on April 29th.05:06 PM Apr 01, 2025 IST