National Times Bureau :- The district administration in Ferozepur has issued strict directions to arms license holders, instructing them to surrender any third weapon within 15 days.
District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma announced that the order follows the 2019 amendment to the Arms Act, which permits license holders to keep only up to two firearms, except in the sports category. Those possessing more than two weapons have been given a final opportunity to deposit their third firearm at the nearest police station or authorized gun house.
The surrendered weapon must be officially recorded, and a receipt must be attached with the application to delete the entry from the license. The updated license must then be reported to the district office.
The Magistrate further warned that if the order is not complied with within the stipulated time, licenses will be canceled without further notice and all weapons will be seized. No appeals or applications will be entertained once the deadline lapses.
