Over 2l licenced weapons seized ahead of elections

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Since enforcement of model code of conduct in Madhya Pradesh, 2.04 lakh licenced weapons have been deposited. During last 24 hours, 14,523 licenced weapons have been deposited by district administration and police. As many as 234 illegal firearms have been seized and licences of 231 weapons have been cancelled.

So far, 14,523 non-bailable warrants have been issued of which 1,011 were issued in last 24 hours. Similarly, 1,954 illegal weapons have been seized. Police has seized 88 weapons during last 24 hours.

large-scale security and law and order arrangements have been made to

ensure peace during elections in the State. Action has been taken under Sections 107/116 of CrPC against 74,261

persons so far and 36,778 persons have been bound over.

Action was taken against 1,656 persons for violating this provision. In police action, 333 kilo explosives of various types have been seized. Besides, 251 live cartridges have also been seized.

In the State, 6,622 Majras have been identified under vulnerable mapping.

Similarly, 19,110 who can influence elections have also been identified.

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