AMMAN — A man in Amman was recently found guilty by a local
court for firing a weapon loaded with blanks in celebration of his child's high
school (Tawjihi) exam results from last year. The court, situated within the
Amman Criminal Magistrate Court, has imposed a
one-month prison sentence on
him.
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This particular judicial entity specializes in cases
involving the reckless discharge of firearms in public spaces, the Jordan News
Agency, Petra reported. It determined that the man not only carried out the act
of firing the weapon but also possessed a tool that
posed a threat to public safety. Additionally, his actions were deemed disruptive to public peace. These
verdicts were detailed in an official statement released on Wednesday.
These legal actions are part of a broader initiative
undertaken by authorities to curb the dangerous practice of
celebratory gunfire. This practice involves the firing of weapons during special occasions
as a form of celebration. Unfortunately, this practice has resulted in the
tragic deaths and injuries of numerous innocent bystanders over the years.
In response to this concerning trend, the
Public Security Department (PSD) issued a statement yesterday evening, outlining their
stringent approach to tackling festive firing. This approach involves
apprehending individuals suspected of being responsible for the firing and
holding property owners accountable if such incidents occur on their premises.
This announcement was made just before the anticipated release of the Tawjihi
exam results.
In a related legal case, the court also ruled against a
47-year-old man who engaged in festive firing to celebrate his daughter's
successful passing of the Tawjihi exams. The court sentenced him to three months
in prison as a consequence of his actions.
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