Bolarum arms theft accused claims eight others helped him steal the cache
Mallesh allegedly planned to sell the stolen arms and ammunition after the theft. Now police have opened a fresh line of investigation into prospective buyers
Former Army Havaldar Upputholla Mallesh, accused of stealing firearms and ammunition from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum, ends 10 days of police custody on October 1. In questioning, Mallesh claimed that eight others, including security guards, facilitated his theft of the cache. This admission marks a shift from his earlier assertion that he acted alone.
The new information raises questions about the involvement of additional individuals in the theft. Mallesh's motive was reportedly financial, with the intent to sell the stolen firearms and ammunition. Investigators are examining potential buyers and the flow of the stolen weapons. Mallesh was arrested on September 22 after a Secunderabad court allowed investigators a 10-day window to delve into the theft, his motive, and the potential assistance of others.
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