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Thane: Cops start scrutinising gun licences
Updated On: 10 February, 2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Following Ulhas and Dahisar shooting, police reevaluating threat perception of leaders to whom they had issued guns and cancel where necessary
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Police sources said that while giving out firearm licences, many procedures must be followed. Representation Pic
Politicians, businessmen, builders, activists and other individuals holding firearm licences are under the scanner of the Thane police. The action comes in the wake of shooting incidents involving political leaders. The cops will examine the social media accounts of licence holders to check if they have used their guns as props while making reels.
As per the Thane police’s records, around 4,350 people in their jurisdiction have licensed firearms. The authorities will now check their background details to take preventive action. “Many licence-holders upload reels and videos on social media. Also, it’s a trend in Thane and adjoining areas to hire bouncers and show off firearms at public events. If we come across any such cases, action will be taken,” said an official.
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