Allahabad HC seeks details of arms licences to influential people despite criminal cases
The Allahabad High Court has requested information from the Uttar Pradesh government regarding arms licences held by influential individuals with pending criminal cases. The court expressed concerns that the public display of weapons can create fear and disrupt social harmony. It emphasized the need for a review of arms licensing policies, particularly for those with criminal backgrounds.
- ▪The court is seeking details on arms licences issued to 19 influential individuals, including politicians with criminal cases.
- ▪Justice Vinod Diwakar highlighted that the display of weapons can generate fear among the public and disrupt civic peace.
- ▪The state government reported over a million arms licences in Uttar Pradesh, with many granted to individuals with criminal records.
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Allahabad HC seeks details of arms licences to influential people despite criminal casesThe court said display of weapons may create an illusion of dominance, strength, and protection, but it often generates fear among ordinary peoplePublished on: May 22, 2026 4:01 PM ISTBy JItendra SarinShare viaCopy link The Allahabad high court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of the arms licences issued to politicians Raghuraj Pratap Singh, Dhananjay Singh, Brij Bhushan Singh, Sushil Singh, and 15 other influential people who hold them despite pending criminal cases. Many of the 19 are known as bahubalis or strongmen in Uttar Pradesh politics and include former and serving lawmakers.The court said carrying guns is sometimes justified in the name of self-defence.
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