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Mother Advocates Stricter Knife Sales After Son's Murder

2/17/2026

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Pooja Kanda campaigns for stricter knife sales regulations in the UK after her son Ronan was murdered in 2022.
Ronan Kanda was stabbed with a ninja sword purchased online without proper ID checks.
Ronan's Law was enacted, banning the sale of ninja swords.
Kanda emphasizes mandatory ID verification at collection points.
The government is consulting on a licensing system for knife sellers to enhance accountability and safety.

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Story summary

Pooja Kanda campaigns for stricter knife sales regulations in the UK after her son Ronan was murdered in 2022.
Ronan Kanda was stabbed with a ninja sword purchased online without proper ID checks.
Ronan's Law was enacted, banning the sale of ninja swords.
Kanda emphasizes mandatory ID verification at collection points.
The government is consulting on a licensing system for knife sellers to enhance accountability and safety.