Four Army personnel Arrested 'Madras Regiment arms theft case'

In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the theft of service weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum in Secunderabad, four persons, all Army personnel, were taken into custody by the Malkajgiri police.

Police are said to have recovered AK-47/AK-series rifles, INSAS rifles and around 1,200 rounds of ammunition from a secret hideout in Hyderabad.

However, officials have not formally confirmed the recovery, citing technical reasons.

A former



officer associated with the Madras Regiment is reportedly suspected of having masterminded the theft.

A senior police officer associated with the investigation said, “We have got a breakthrough and caught some suspects. All of them are either serving or retired Army personnel, along with those who assisted them from outside. They are being questioned to ascertain the motive.”

Depending on the outcome of the investigation and further evidence, more arrests may follow, the official said.