Call it a status symbol or fear of being attacked by opponents, possession of guns is quite rampant in the twin cities, particularly in settling land deals. Some of them even own not one but two firearms.

The maximum number of gun licence, however, are in the West Zone, in areas like Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Punjagutta and Sanjeevareddy Nagar, where politicians, industrialists and film stars reside. However 10,000 weapons used in the twin cities is besides several thousands guns permitted by the Cyberabad police commissionarate.

Published Date : Tuesday, 10/5/2011 1:44 PM IST