MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has extended the deadline for the mandatory registration of firearms held by licensed individuals until November 21.
The AJK Home Department has issued a notification announcing the extension, giving firearm licence holders additional time to register their weapons at their respective police stations.
According to the department's notification dated November 5, 2026, all individuals holding firearm licences in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are required to register their weapons with the relevant police station.
The notification warns that individuals found possessing unregistered weapons will face legal action, including immediate arrest and confiscation of their firearms.
The Home Department said the measures have been introduced as part of efforts to curb the use and supply of illegal weapons across the region.
Authorities have urged all licensed firearm holders to complete the registration process within the revised deadline to avoid legal consequences.