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Three active Army personnel held in Telangana arms depot theft
Police in Telangana have arrested seven individuals, including three serving Army personnel, in connection with a theft from a military arms store. The case emerged after a break-in was discovered at the weapons depot of the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, stationed in Bollaram.
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Authorities in Telangana have arrested a total of seven suspects in an ongoing investigation into a theft at a military arms storage facility in Bollaram. Among those taken into custody are three active-duty Army personnel attached to the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, police confirmed on Thursday.
The incident came to light on August 31 when Army personnel discovered that the locks securing the Kote, the designated arms store, and the Magazine—the ammunition storage area—had been forcibly broken. The breach prompted immediate notification to law enforcement agencies, triggering a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
Police have not yet disclosed the specific items allegedly stolen from the facility or provided further details regarding the identities and ranks of the arrested military personnel. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the break-in and the involvement of both military and civilian suspects in the alleged theft.
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding security protocols at military installations across the country. Further developments are anticipated as the investigation proceeds, with authorities working to determine the full extent of the breach and the intended use of any items that may have been removed from the facility.