Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has assigned the Crime Control Department (CCD) the responsibility of eliminating illegal weapons across the province.
The chief minister directed authorities to launch a comprehensive campaign against the arms culture immediately after Eid al-Fitr.
Officials said that for the first time in Punjab, a comprehensive law has been prepared to curb the display and illegal use of weapons. The chief minister has approved the proposed legislation titled The Punjab Surrender Illicit Arms Act 2026, which includes provisions aimed at eliminating all forms of illegal arms.
Under the new law, even antique weapons displayed in homes will require a special permit from the authorities. After the implementation of the act, all illegal weapons will have to be surrendered to the Crime Control Department.
The legislation also requires citizens holding licensed weapons to provide a valid justification for keeping firearms. Strict penalties have been proposed for those who fail to surrender illegal weapons within the stipulated time.
The provincial government said the move is part of broader efforts to curb the growing arms culture and improve public safety across Punjab.