New Zealand bans military-style firearms
21 March 2019, 24:10 BDT
New Zealand will ban all types of semi-automatic firearms. The country's prime minister, Jasinda Ahdar, said this. This information was made on Thursday in a BBC Online report.
Christchurch Mosque in New Zealand The semi-automatic firearm was used in Friday's horrific terrorist attacks.
Gunmen killed at least 50 people, including five Bangladeshis, in Al Nur Mosque and Lynnud Mosque in Christchurch. 42 people injured After the attack, the issue of amendment of New Zealand's arms law came to the center of discussion.
Prime Minister Jasidah Ahmadno said the new arms law will come to parliament on April 11th.
The New Zealand Prime Minister said, "March 15 (Day of the attack) our history has changed forever. Now our law will change. '
Jasinda Ahdern said, "Six days after the attack, we are announcing the ban on all types of military-type semi-automatic and assault rifles in New Zealand."
All types of high-powered magazines will also be covered under this ban.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush said that all those who were killed in the attack were officially identified. Another accused has been charged with murder in the incident.
In the attack, police arrested the gunman Australian citizen Brinton Tarantin (28). He was produced before the court last Saturday. On the same day police took him remanded. Apart from murder, more charges may be brought against Tarant
Authorities said Trent was licensed for the licensing of firearms in New Zealand in 2017.
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