"Prompt action has been taken on information of misuse of personal licensed weapons during celebratory firing in marriages, birthdays and victory processions besides its open and public display," state's Principal Secretary (Home), R M Srivastava said.
Till now, 836 cases have been registered in this regard and arm licences of 737 people have been cancelled, Srivastava said, adding that out of these, 565 arms have been got deposited with the concerned police stations.
Srivastava said that the misuse of weapons, whose licenses have been issued for personal security, not only create fear among the people but also pose a threat to life.
