HYDERABAD: Military authorities have reported the theft of 12 weapons from the Madras Regiment premises in Hyderabad Cantonment. Police suspect that insiders could have been concerned.
Unknown individuals allegedly broke the lock of a room used to retailer weapons and took them away. Military officers lodged a criticism at Bollarum Police Station on Monday, following which police registered a case.
In accordance with sources, the lacking weapons embrace 4 AK-47 rifles, six pistols and one Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifle, together with ammunition. Senior Military officers inspected the premises after the theft got here to mild on Sunday evening.
Military suspects insiders had entry to armoury
A number of regiments connected to a defence forces coaching institution function within the Cantonment space. The Madras Regiment has a chosen part the place Military personnel retailer weapons.
Solely authorised personnel can enter the part. Military officers suspect that somebody accustomed to the premises could have been concerned, as outsiders wouldn’t usually have entry to the realm, sources mentioned.
The Madras Regiment premises have 4 gates, with entry restricted to Military personnel and different authorised people.
Police look at CCTV footage as Military launches inner probe
Police suspect that a couple of particular person could have taken half within the theft due to the amount and weight of the weapons. Investigators are additionally checking whether or not the suspects knew the structure of the premises and the situation of the weapons storage room.
Senior cops have visited the Madras Regiment premises and are inspecting CCTV footage from the realm. In the meantime, Military authorities have launched an inner inquiry and are questioning personnel, sources mentioned.
Because the Madras Regiment falls underneath Bollarum Police Station limits, Military officers lodged the criticism there on Monday morning. Senior officers of the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate are supervising the investigation.
Police have stored particulars of the case confidential as a result of it entails a defence institution.
