Allahabad HC pulls up Uttar Pradesh police over concealment of arms licence details of influential persons
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh police for not disclosing information about arms licences held by influential individuals. The court's remarks came during a hearing related to concerns over firearm misuse in the state. It has ordered the state to provide details on specific individuals and their arms licences, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to regulations.
- ▪The Allahabad High Court has raised concerns over the concealment of arms licence details by Uttar Pradesh police.
- ▪The court found irregularities in the administration of over 10 lakh arms licences in the state.
- ▪It ordered the state to disclose information about influential individuals and their arms licences.
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The Allahabad High Court has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh police and district administration over the alleged concealment of information relating to arms licences issued to influential individuals, including politicians and persons with significant social clout.Justice Vinod Diwakar made the observations while hearing a petition filed by Jai Shankar alias Bairistar, who raised concerns over the alleged misuse of firearms in Uttar Pradesh. In an earlier hearing, the court had sought district-wise details of arms licences issued across all 75 districts in the State.The court’s observations came after it examined an affidavit filed by the Joint Secretary (Home), which pointed to irregularities in the administration of arms licences.
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