Pune District Collector Issues Order To Surrender 3761 Licensed Weapons Ahead Of Elections
Pune District Collector Issues Order To Surrender 3761 Licensed Weapons Ahead Of Elections
Pune, October 21: To ensure peaceful and smooth conduct of the upcoming Assembly elections, District Collector Dr. Suhas Divse has ordered the collection of 3,761 weapons from 3,677 licensed weapon holders within the jurisdiction of 33 police stations in Pune district.
These orders will be enforced across all assembly constituencies in the district where general elections are scheduled. The directive aims to prevent misuse of firearms, ammunition, or weapons during the election period, avoiding any untoward incidents, threats to life or property, or public unrest.
The areas affected by this order include Baramati City (210 weapons), Baramati Taluka (149), Malegaon (147), Vadgaon Nimbalkar (147), Supa (29), Walchandnagar (235), Indapur (244), and several other police station limits across the district.
The directive was issued based on the recommendations of the screening committee, which took into consideration individuals out on bail, those involved in riots, and persons with political affiliations who might misuse their weapons during the election process. Additionally, weapons held by influential community members who may be actively involved in election campaigning or political meetings are also subject to collection.
The police department has been instructed to enforce the order immediately, ensuring that weapons are returned in the same condition after the election period. Non-compliance with these orders will lead to legal action under Section 223 of the Indian Penal Code.
