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For 'monetary consideration,' top officials granted bulk gun licences in J&K
India | July 11, 2019 10:08 IST
After a series of raids in Jammu and adjoining districts on Tuesday, the sleuths of Central Bureau of Investigation are close to laying their hands on the biggest gun-running racket emerging from India's terror-stricken state. The racket unravels a deep-rooted nexus between bureaucrats and arms dealers in Jammu and Kashmir, and further connects with the organised crime syndicates.
Delhi: Names of all arms licence holders to be included in national database from April next year
India | July 16, 2018 18:07 IST
The move is aimed at keeping a tab on authorised private gun holders, many of whom are often found involved in crimes and celebratory firing leading to loss of lives.
Of India's 33.69 lakh gun licences, 12.77 lakh in UP: MHA
India | October 02, 2017 14:50 IST
According to the statistics released by the home ministry, the country has a total of 33,69,444 active gun licences as on December 31, 2016
Online registry of gun licenses to come up soon in Kanpur
India | April 08, 2013 16:02 IST
Kanpur, Apr 8: To identify people with criminal cases who have procured licensed weapons after providing false addresses, a re-verification drive would soon be conducted in the city after which names of those with arms