Ludhiana, March 11, 2019: District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana Pradeep Kumar Agrawal has imposed a complete ban on carrying of all kinds of firearms and weapons within the revenue area of district Ludhiana.
Exercising powers under section 144 of CrPC, the DM has banned carrying of firearms, inflammable and explosive materials, sharp edged weapons etc in district Ludhiana. These orders would remain in force till May 10, 2019.
Agrawal stated that these orders have been issued to maintain law and order in the district and in public interest.
These orders would not be applicable on army personnel, para military forces, uniformed police officials and to those who have legal permission for possessing them for religious purposes or for performing rituals.