Kanpur: Against the backdrop of several fatalities taking place during celebratory firing, district authorities have warned of strict action against those involved, including cancellation of arms license.
Notice would be sent to the family members of the bride and groom, who would also have to submit an affidavit to owners of guest houses, hotels or marriage halls saying they would not allow celebratory firing during the functions, Kanpur DM Kaushal Raj Sharma said today.
The registration of errant marriage halls would be cancelled, he said. Their arms license would be cancelled and their weapons seized. Action would be taken against the in-charge of the police station under whose jurisdiction the incident has taken place, he said.
Despite High Court order, such incidents are still taking place frequently, following which the administration has decided to take strict action against offenders, he said.
Recently, a police constable was killed in celebratory firing during his daughter’s wedding ceremony in Mainpuri. Last month, a 11-year-old boy had been killed in celebratory firing by alleged Samajwadi Party workers in Shamli district