Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asks those in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them before November 1
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has issued a November 1 deadline for the surrender of illegal firearms, promising immunity from prosecution for those who comply. The initiative aims to improve safety for forest officials and reduce violence in forest-border areas.
Why it matters
This policy intervention addresses public safety and the protection of forest personnel through a non-punitive amnesty program.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday set a November 1 deadline for those in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to the authorities. He warned of strict action against those who fail to comply with the deadline.
Addressing a programme organised by the Forest Department in Bengaluru to mark Forest Martyrs’ Day, the Chief Minister assured that no cases would be filed against those who voluntarily surrender illegal firearms before the deadline.
Mr. Shivakumar pointed out that a large number of forest officials had lost their lives in attacks by people possessing illegal firearms. “If you want to keep weapons to protect yourselves or your animals, you need to obtain a licence for them,” he said.
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