The Home Department of Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir has made the immediate re-registration of all types of arms licenses mandatory across the territory. A formal notification to this effect has been issued by the Home Department.
According to the notification, all arms license holders are directed to visit the nearest police station in their respective areas to register their licenses immediately. Upon registration, the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) will provide a registration slip to the license holder.
The government announcement clarifies that any licenses not registered within 10 days of the issuance of this notification will be deemed cancelled. Furthermore, individuals found in possession of unregistered weapons or ammunition will face legal action; they will be arrested, and their weapons will be confiscated.
In public circles, this sudden directive is being viewed as part of a broader strategy—amidst ongoing tensions and a public movement—to impose restrictions on citizens and enforce strict administrative control.
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