After the recent killing of Sena (UBT) leader Abhishek Ghosalkar, Mumbai police have increased efforts to verify the licences of individuals who own firearms for personal protection and security, an official said on Sunday.

Lakhmi Gautam, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), told PTI that as part of the crackdown on unauthorised weapons, Crime Branch units 6 and 7 captured three people in the last ten days. According to the report, Gautam said that security staff, including bodyguards hired to protect builders, politicians, and others, are also subject to examination. Those holding licences from other states who use firearms in Mumbai must transfer their licences and provide applicable papers to the city police.