Govt introduces Arms and Ammunition Ordinance

The government has introduced an ordinance to check illegal arms possession with provisions of additional fine and jail-term for the offenders.

The ordinance brings amendments in the existing Arms and Ammunition Act 2019 BS, slapping jail-terms from six months to seven years and fine amount from Rs 5,000 to a maximum Rs 50,000 on individuals found guilty of possessing illegal arms.

The ordinance also allows authorities to keep accused persons in judicial custody to initiate legal action against them.

Officials said the ordinance was enacted as a large number of people are found to be openly carrying weapons even after the Maoists joined mainstream politics. nepalnews.com mk Nov 09 07