Hyd armoury heist: Fired ex-Armyman may have stolen weapons for ‘revenge’
In a shocking turn of events, a retired havildar managed to steal twelve military firearms from a secure armoury, escaping unnoticed on his scooter. The investigation took a surprising twist when his wife and father-in-law provided crucial information. After being confronted by his wife, the ex-serviceman returned willingly, leading authorities to the recovery of the weapons concealed beneath hay…
Hyderabad: A disgruntled ex-Armyman, Upputholla Mallesh, allegedly stole 12 military-grade weapons and ammunition from the Madras Regiment armoury at Bollarum on August 30 night. The 37-year-old, who was fired from his post-retirement job in June for indiscipline, carried the guns on his Activa scooter. Officers believe he stole the weapons, comprising five assault rifles and seven pistols, as an act of revenge against his superiors.
Mallesh, who had worked in the 20th battalion for 16 years, meticulously planned the theft, conducting reconnaissance on the armoury for two days prior. Upon being questioned by his wife and father-in-law, Mallesh confessed to the theft and aided the police in recovering the weapons from an open field in Nagarkurnool district, 185 km away from the scene.
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