Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Mumbai Police Collect 680 Licensed Firearms Ahead of Elections
In Mumbai, the police are asking some people with gun licenses to leave their guns at the police station before the elections.
This is to make sure there is no violence during the voting.
So far, 680 guns have been collected.
The police check who has a gun license and decide if they need to give up their gun for a while.
If someone doesn't follow the rules, they might get in trouble.
The guns are kept safe and given back after the elections are over.
The police also look for illegal guns and keep an eye on people who might cause problems.
Mumbai police have collected 680 licensed firearms from owners to ensure peaceful elections.
A screening committee headed by the zonal DCP reviews licensed firearm holders and shortlists those with potential risks.
Owners on the shortlist are required to deposit their firearms at local police stations before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect.
One FIR was registered against a licensed firearm holder who did not comply with the notice.
Exemptions are made for sportspersons, security agency personnel, and owners outside the country, depending on the circumstances.
- Who
- Licensed firearm owners in Mumbai
- What
- Depositing of firearms at local police stations
- When
- Before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for elections comes into effect
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To ensure violence-free elections
- Number of Firearms Deposited
- 680
- Number of Zones in Mumbai
- 12
- Average Firearm Holders per Zone
- 300-500
- Typical Shortlisted Holders per Zone
- 40-70
- Authority for Exemptions
- Zonal DCP
