From March 16 to May 9, 2024, the UP police department seized 536 licenced firearms from criminals in adherence to the Election Commission's directive. Further, 4,705 firearm licences have been revoked and deposited, reported news agency ANI.

As per reports, the authorities have issued notices under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to restrict the movements of 27,20,387 individuals, with 24,48,726 individuals complying with the ban. Theses efforts are being made to proactively preventing potential disturbances amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections.