Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Haryana Government Rolls Out SOP to Curb Illegal Arms
The Haryana government is cracking down on illegal guns.
They've created a detailed plan (SOP) to check all factories making weapons, both legal and illegal.
New committees in each district will check these factories.
If a factory is licensed, they'll check if they're following the rules.
If a factory is unlicensed, they will be shut down.
Police will investigate illegal arms and lawyers will ensure speedy trials.
The goal is to make sure only authorized people make guns and keep the public safe.
Haryana government issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to curb illegal arms manufacturing.
The SOP aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Arms Act, 1959, and its rules.
District-Level Arms Control Committees will be formed in every district to inspect arms manufacturing units.
Inspections will cover both licensed and unlicensed units, with crackdowns on the latter.
Police and District Attorneys will play key roles in implementing the SOP, including investigations and prosecutions.
- Who
- Haryana's Home Department, led by Dr. Sumita Misra, with involvement from District Magistrates, police, and District Attorneys.
- What
- Haryana government rolled out a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to curb illegal arms manufacturing.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the SOP is being implemented now.
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To strengthen enforcement of the Arms Act and ensure public safety by eradicating illegal arms manufacturing.
Government Stance
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Public Safety
Government Stance
Strictly enforce arms laws to protect the public and maintain law and order.
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- Issuing Authority
- Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department
- SOP Objective
- Strengthen enforcement of Arms Act, 1959
- Key Legislation
- Arms Act, 1959 (amended 2019), Arms Rules, 2016 (amended 2022)
- District Committees
- Chaired by District Magistrate; includes Police, DA, and ballistics expert
- Inspection Frequency
- Within 2 months, then monthly
- Focus
- Licensed and unlicensed arms manufacturing units