PRAYAGRAJ, May 31 -- In view of the recent observation of the Allahabad high court regarding rising gun culture in Uttar Pradesh, the Prayagraj police have initiated a comprehensive review of arms licences across the district, focusing particularly on individuals with criminal backgrounds.

Police commissioner Joginder Kumar has directed all police stations across the district's three zones to compile detailed data on licensed firearm holders. The exercise includes collecting information on the licensees' criminal history, social activities and patterns of weapon usage.

Official records indicate that over 42,000 individuals in Prayagraj currently possess arms licences. As part of the ongoing scrutiny, authorities are identifying those li...