Theft of firearms including four AK-203 assault rifles from Army establishment in Secunderabad triggers heightened security
Police are examining how the suspects gained entry to the highly secured premises, broke open the locks and accessed the storage areas. Online classes were advised for schools in cantonment area.
An armed theft from an Army establishment in Secunderabad has prompted heightened security measures in the cantonment area. According to the FIR, 12 firearms, including four AK-203 assault rifles, six 9 mm pistols, and a civilian 6.35-bore pistol, were stolen, along with an INSAS rifle, 21 magazines, and over 1,800 rounds of ammunition.
The theft was discovered around 7:50 a.m. on Monday, when Army personnel found their locks and boxes containing the weapons and ammunition forcibly broken. Schools inside the cantonment have been advised to conduct classes online as a precautionary measure. Defence organisations have issued alerts for personnel to remain vigilant, and the Army has launched a detailed internal inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the loss.
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