Click to play videoHyderabad: Owning a gun with a legal license might have been an easy task for many in Hyderabad. However, it’s not going to be that easy anymore. Hyderbad police has decided to put a check on the people holding a gun license and those using it.
In a startling revelation, police found out that out of the 5,000 gun licence holders, around 300 can't be traced. They have been issued show-cause notices to renew licences.
"We want to make issue of gun license and detention of guns a more responsible affair," Police Commissioner, AK Mohanty said.
The department hopes the new strategy will help them keep track of the gun licence holders. Now those owning a gun will have to submit proof of their physical fitness and ability to use the weapon.
"We'll train people and teach them how to load and unload a weapon besides other safety instructions. In any eventuality they would know how to use the weapon they have," secretary, AP rifle association, Amit Sanghi said.
The new measures will also include:
- Thorough checks on character antecedents of applicants
- A possible threat perception
- An interview with senior police officer
- Quarterly physical checks about the weapon and ammunition usage accountability
- Auto reminders to licence holders for renewals
"Its not just about fitness, the person owning a gun should also be fit enough to hold the gun from a security angle. In fact, gun licenses should be given to those who really need to possess it," Mohanty added.
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