Punjab government constitutes six-member panel to create database of arms licence holders involved in crime activities

The committee is mandated to form a “statement of purpose (SOP)” regarding such arms license holders, multiple sources privy to the development told The Indian Express.

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The Punjab government also directed a review of arms licences within the next three months, with no new licence to be issued during the period, and surprise checks, according to an official order. (File/Representational)

Written by: Navjeevan Gopal

2 min readChandigarhNov 15, 2022 08:02 AM IST First published on: Nov 15, 2022 at 08:02 AM IST

The Punjab government Monday constituted a six-member committee to prepare a database of arms licence holders involved in criminal activities with the move coming a day after it ordered a ban on public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence and review of all firearm licences issued in the state so far within three months.

The committee comprises IAS officer Ritu Aggarwal, who is secretary in state Home Affairs and Justice department; Inspector General (Headquarters) Sukhchain Singh Gill; Director, prosecution and litigation, Nirmal Pal Singh; Patiala district magistrate Sakshi Sawhney; Mohali SSP Sandeep Garg; and director, Punjab administrative reforms department director, it has been learnt.