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Sections 3 and 3-A substituted by Act XXIV of 1967. be in possession of arms, explosives or any equipment capable of being used for espionage or sabotage, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which, in the absence of special reasons to be recorded in writing by the Court, shall not be less than five years but may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine. 3-B. Aiding the offender.–– Whoever, knowing any person to be an offender under this Ordinance,–– (a) offers any support or maintenance to such offender with the intention of facilitating the pursuit of any unlawful abject by him ; (b) harbours or conceals such offender with the intention of screening him from legal punishment ; or (c) fails, without any reasonable excuse, burden of proving which shall lie upon the person so knowing, forth-with to give information to the nearst Magistrate or Police Officer of such offender ; shall be liable to be proceeded against, tried and punished as a principal offender. 3-C. Offences non-bailable.–– Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989, any offence punishable under sections 3,3-A or 3-B shall be non-bailable.]