AMMAN — On Sunday, 16 cases related to the firing of live
ammunition during the announcement of high school results in the capital were transferred
from the public prosecution to the
Amman Magistrate Court. All individuals
involved in these cases have been detained for over ten days pending
investigation, and all the weapons used have been seized.
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In Jerash, the injury of an 8-year-old girl,
a victim of '
celebratory gunfire,' at the start of the results announcement
caused her to slip into a coma due to a stray bullet fired during the
celebrations, Ammon News reported.
A total of 38 individuals inked to firing
live ammunition
Despite the Kingdom's institutions
implementing stringent laws to prosecute and penalize anyone involved in
gunfire, a total of 38 individuals linked to firing live ammunition have been
detained across various parts of the Kingdom this year, with 38 firearms
confiscated.
Major General Obaidullah Maaytah, the
director of the General Security Directorate, instructed that anyone firing
shots during celebrations should be apprehended, emphasizing the importance of
not closing any case without making an arrest. He directed all personnel in the
field to apprehend the shooter, the event's host, and the homeowner where the
celebration is being held, in an effort to combat this phenomenon that is
causing distress in Jordanian society and claiming the lives of numerous
victims.
Preventing harm or the loss of innocent lives
In response, Chief Prosecutor Judge Yousef
Thiabat issued orders to local prosecutors to pursue individuals firing live
ammunition in conjunction with the announcement of high school results. He
asserted that the public prosecution is committed to upholding societal
security and peace, maintaining public and private order, and preventing harm
or the loss of innocent lives.
Article 330 bis of the Penal Code stipulates
that anyone who fires a firearm without justification, shoots an arrow, or uses
explosive material without prior approval shall be sentenced to three months'
imprisonment or fined one thousand dinars, or both punishments together.
Additionally, the weapon used shall be confiscated, regardless of whether it
was licensed.
Article 467 of the Penal Code states that
anyone who causes unnecessary noise or disturbance that disrupts public peace
shall be sentenced to imprisonment for up to one month or fined JD200, or both
punishments together, if they are causing discomfort to others.
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