4 AK-203 rifles among 11 weapons stolen from army facility in Telangana
The missing weapons include four AK-203 assault rifles, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, six 9mm auto pistols and a 6.35-bore civilian pistol.
The Telangana Police are currently investigating a security breach at the armoury of the Madras Regiment in the Secunderabad Cantonment area. Suspected personnel involvement has led investigators to probe how intruders managed to break into a highly secured facility. On Sunday night, an estimated ₹15 lakh worth of weapons and ammunition were stolen from the storage.
The missing items include four AK-203 assault rifles, a 5.56mm INSAS rifle, six 9mm auto pistols, a 6.35-bore civilian pistol, 21 magazines, and a passive night vision binocular. Police registered a formal complaint at Bollarum police station on Monday and are conducting an internal investigation. Authorities are questioning staff members and collecting evidence from the scene.
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