AJK sets November 21 deadline for registration of licensed weapons

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 persons holding firearms licenses in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are required to register their weapons at the respective police station.

The notice warned that people found in possession of unregistered guns would face legal action, including immediate arrest and confiscation of their firearms. The Ministry of Interior announced that measures have been taken to limit the use and supply of illegal weapons in the region.

Authorities are calling on all licensed firearms holders to complete the registration process within the revised deadline to avoid legal consequences.