Hyderabad: A weapons theft was reported on the Madras Regiment in Secunderabad, elevating severe safety issues on the navy space. In line with stories, unidentified burglars broke open the lock of a room the place weapons had been saved and stole 12 weapons, together with an INSAS rifle, 4 AK-47s and 6 pistols, together with ammunition, on Sunday night time.
The theft got here to mild after Military officers observed that the weapons had been lacking. Safety personnel instantly alerted senior authorities, and the Military subsequently knowledgeable the Bollarum police on Monday morning.
Police have launched an investigation to hint the stolen weapons and establish these concerned within the theft. Investigators are inspecting all attainable angles, together with how the suspects managed to enter the extremely secured premises, break open the lock and achieve entry to the weapons storage room.
Authorities are additionally wanting into whether or not the stolen weapons had been taken out of the premises instantly or hid at a close-by location. CCTV footage, safety preparations and the actions of personnel in and across the space are more likely to be examined as a part of the investigation.
Given the tight safety on the Military institution, officers are additionally wanting into the potential of insider involvement. Nonetheless, no conclusion has been reached and the investigation is at the moment underway.
The incident has prompted concern amongst Military officers and safety personnel, notably over how such a safety breach occurred at a delicate navy facility. Additional particulars are awaited because the investigation continues.
