More than 7,000 weapons have been deposited with the police, as of October 16

As per the data, the police have provided arms licences to around 9,000 VVIPs, including police personnel, political leaders and businessmen. Of the 9,000 weapons, more than 7,000 weapons have been deposited with the police, as of October 16.

A majority of the weapon holders were found to be residing in Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Madhapur, Gachibowli and Cyberabad.

Madhapur DCP G. Sandeep said: "Even if Army personnel possess licensed weapons, they have to deposit them to the police. If any Army officer or VVIP family members have a threat, they can approach the district election officer or district collector, seeking



exemption."

In Hyderabad, the last date for depositing weapons was October 16. It was reported that 90 per cent of weapon holders deposited their weapons at their respective police stations and the final report is being collated.

Banjara Hills ACP Pasupuleti Subbaiah said most of the licensed weapon holders have deposited their weapons. "If anyone failed to deposit their weapons, we asked them to surrender immediately," he said.

It was also reported that some of the weapon holders were out of the country and requested the police to grant additional time to deposit. Based on the passport details, the police will initiate action.