Army Weapons Stolen From Secunderabad Cantonment, Security Tightened; Over 1,800 Rounds Missing
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New Delhi , September 1: Security has been intensified across the Secunderabad cantonment area after service weapons and a large quantity of ammunition were reported stolen from the premises of the 20 Madras Regiment at Bollarum.
According to the FIR, 12 firearms, 21 magazines and more than 1,800 rounds of ammunition were found missing from the Army establishment. The incident has prompted defence organisations to issue alerts to personnel and advise them to remain vigilant. Schools located within the cantonment have also been advised to conduct classes online as a precautionary measure.
The theft came to light at around 7:50 am on August 31, when Army personnel opened the Kote and Battalion Magazine, where weapons and ammunition were stored. The locks of the premises and storage boxes were found forcibly broken.
The ammunition reportedly includes 720 rounds for AK-203 rifles, 1,120 rounds for 9 mm pistols, 11 INSAS ball rounds, five tracer rounds and 20 blank rounds. The total value of the stolen property has been estimated at around ₹15 lakh.
4 AK203
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4 Pistol
1 Insas
And some ammunition gone from a Madras Battalion in Secunderabad. Those who know and understand the army will realise the magnitude of the incident. That, too, by breaking locks- a proper theft. Remember, it all began with theft in the officers' mess.… pic.twitter.com/dwGT35zaur
Army authorities immediately re-verified weapon and ammunition records, searched authorised storage areas and questioned personnel who had access to the secured premises. The affected area was secured and senior officials were informed.
An internal inquiry has also been launched to determine how the theft occurred. Police are examining the possibility of involvement by someone with authorised access, although no conclusion has been reached so far.
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The Bollarum police have registered a case under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators are examining CCTV footage, personnel movements and security records.