Punjab govt bans songs glorifying weapons, public display of firearms
Chandigarh (PTI): Under fire from opposition parties over the law and order issue, the Punjab government on Sunday took various measures, including imposing a ban on songs promoting gun culture and violence and public display of firearms.
The state government also ordered a review of arm licenses within the next three months, according to an official order.
Direction were also issued for registration of an FIR against those who indulge in hate speech against any community, the order said.
The AAP government has been facing flak from opposition parties for the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
The state witnessed two major incidents killing of 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 issued 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 weapons including on social media, the order said.
A complete ban should be imposed on carrying and displaying 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 wrong person, it should be cancelled immediately.
In the coming days, surprise checks should conducted at different places, the order said.
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Tilak undergoes surgery for groin issue; set to miss NZ T20 series
New Delhi (PTI): Indian batter Tilak Varma has undergone a surgery for a groin issue that triggered acute pain and is all set to miss the upcoming T20 International series against New Zealand besides being in serious doubt for the first couple of matches in next month's T20 World Cup.
The 23-year-old was rushed to a hospital after complaining of acute pain in Rajkot, where he is with the Hyderabad team for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy One-day Championship. The five-match T20 series against New Zealand starts January 21 in Nagpur.
"Tilak Varma reported acute Testicular Pain in Rajkot where he is part of the Hyderabad team for the Vijay Hazare tournament. He was taken to Gokul Hospital and on scan was diagnosed with Testicular Torsion (sudden, intense pain) and was advised immediate surgery," a BCCI official told PTI.
"We got an opinion from our specialists who agreed with the same. Tilak Underwent successful surgery and is doing well now.
"We will update you as soon as we have more information on his recovery and expected time-frame for his return to play post discussion with the medical panel," he added.
It is reliably learnt that Varma is certain to be out of the series against New Zealand.
The World Cup, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts on February 7 with India taking on the USA in their opening game in Mumbai. The co-hosts will play their next game on February 12 against Namibia in Delhi.
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