{
  "id": 15854640,
  "title": "Punjab Plans Life Imprisonment for Illegal Weapons Possession",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/punjab-plans-life-imprisonment-for-illegal-weapons-possession",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T06:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/21/punjab-plans-life-imprisonment-for-illegal-weapons-possession/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab government is set to introduce stricter punishments for individuals found in possession of illegal weapons, with potential life imprisonment and property confiscation. The Crime Control Department (CCD) has drafted an ordinance to carry out this plan, which will become law upon approval from the Governor of Punjab. According to the proposed legislation, those possessing illegal weapons will be given a 15-day window to surrender them voluntarily. However, anyone caught with an illegal weapon beyond this deadline could face life imprisonment and have their property confiscated. The ordinance also extends the opportunity for overseas Pakistanis to surrender their illegal weapons through authorized representatives, providing a means for individuals abroad to adhere to the law. Supervision of the weapon recovery operation will be under the guidance of Additional Inspector General Sohail Zafar Chattha. The CCD has completed the draft ordinance, which is currently awaiting the Governor's endorsement. The specific penalties and surrender deadline will be determined following the ordinance's final approval and implementation.",
  "summary": "The Punjab government plans to introduce tougher penalties for illegal weapons possession, including life imprisonment and property confiscation, under a … Read More The post Punjab Plans Life Imprisonment for Illegal Weapons Possession appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}