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Chandigarh: A licence to kill?

The most common ground cited in applications, officials say, is self-defence. But multiple studies in the past have shown that the presence of a weapon at home is associated with a higher risk of fatal injury for residents — through accidental firing, suicidal tendencies, or crimes committed in a fit of rage — rather than serving as a protective factor. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 03:24 IST
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