Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asks those in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them before November 1
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has issued a directive urging anyone holding unlicensed firearms to voluntarily surrender them by 1 November. The appeal aims to curb illegal arms possession and strengthen public safety in the state. Authorities will coordinate collection efforts, and non‑compliance could lead to legal action under existing weapon regulations. The deadline supports a wider crackdown on illegal weapons.