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Punjab Govt Imposes Ban On Songs Promoting Gun Culture

Punjab witnessed two major incidents♚ — killing of Shꦰiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri on November 4 and Dera Sacha Sauda follower Pardeep Singh on November 10.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
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Under fire from opposition 🐬parties over the law and order issue, the Punjab government on Sunday took various measures, incඣluding imposing a ban on songs promoting gun culture and violence and public display of firearms. 

The state government also ordered a rꦕev♛iew of arm licenses within the next three months, according to an official order.

Direction were also issued for registration of an FIR against th𝕴ose who ♈indulge in hate speech against any community, the order said.

The📖 AAP government has been facing𝕴 flak from opposition parties for the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

The state witnessed two major incidents🌄 — killing o🐓f Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri on November 4 and Dera Sacha Sauda follower Pardeep Singh on November 10.

The state's 🧸Home department in a missive to police head, commissioners of police and senior superintendents of police said the chief minister had i🌱ssued directions to take steps to maintain law and order in the state.

According to the order, songs which glorify weapons ♔and violence should be completely banned.

There should be a complete ban on public display of weaponsಌ inc🌄luding on social media, the order said.

A complete ban should be imposed on carrying and dis🎀playing weapons at public gatherings, religious places, wedding ceremonies and other events, read ☂the order issued on Sunday.

The order further stated that there should be a review of arm licenses within three months and if any arm license is found issued to any wro🍸ng person, it should be cancelled immediately.

In the coming days, surprise checks should conducted at different places, the order said.