National database for gun licence holders

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National database for gun licence holders

News:

  1. According to the Home Ministry, names of all arms licence holders will be included in a national database

Important facts:

2. All arms licence holders, new or old, will be issued a unique identification number with effect from April 1, 2019.

3. Any arms licence without UIN will be considered invalid.

4. The purpose is to keep a tab on authorized private gun holders, many of whom are often found involved in crimes and celebratory firing leading to loss of lives.

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