SrinagarThe vigilance department has began a probe into the illegal issuance of thousands of arms license by officials across the state. The vigilance organization in Jammu registered a case against the issuing authorities of various districts owing to malpractices and irregularities in issuance of arms licenses. an official said.
A report forwarded by the home department for investigation into the alleged irregularities regarding issuance and renewal of arms licenses across Jammu and Kashmir was received by the vigilance organization. As per the report, on the basis of secret reports of various agencies of the state which also includes the report of the GoI, it has come to light that during the period 2012 to 2016, the Deputy Commissioners of various districts have issued gun Licenses which run in thousands.
It was also reflected in the report that authorities of the districts are involved in malpractices in issuance of arms licenses in lieu of monetary considerations, he said.
It was, prima facie, found that the officers and officials of the districts in connivance with private persons and others have fraudulently and illegally issued the gun licenses, which has raised serious security concerns as the state is facing internal security challenges, he added.
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