Military Intelligence joins Army weapons theft probe, involvement of Agniveers ruled out

Malkajgiri Police have reportedly ruled out the involvement of Agniveers in the theft of service weapons and ammunition from the 20 Madras Regiment premises in Bollarum, Secunderabad Cantonment , even as the investigation continues under heightened secrecy inside the defence area.

Military Intelligence has also joined the investigation into the theft, with the probe being conducted from within the defence area at an undisclosed location to maintain confidentiality. Sources said even staff at the Bollarum Police Station were not aware of the status of the investigation or the details of the probe being conducted by the investigating team.

The restrictions on sharing information come amid heightened security following the theft of four AK-203 assault rifles, an INSAS 1B1 rifle, six 9 mm Auto 1A pistols and a civilian 6.35-bore pistol from the Army premises. A passive night-vision binocular and more than 1,800 rounds of ammunition were also reported missing.