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Crime
Three serving Army personnel among seven arrested in Telangana arms theft case
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM
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Telangana police said they have arrested seven people in connection with an arms theft case, including three serving members of the Indian Army. The suspects are being questioned as investigators probe the source and intended use of the stolen weapons.
Telangana police announced the arrest of seven individuals linked to an alleged arms theft operation. Among those detained are three serving personnel of the Indian Army, according to officials.
The arrests followed a police investigation into the illegal acquisition and distribution of firearms in the state. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Arms Act and are interrogating the suspects.
Police said they are working to trace the origin of the weapons and determine whether they were intended for local sale or transfer to other groups. Further details about the seized arsenal and any possible networks are expected as the probe continues.
The arrests followed a police investigation into the illegal acquisition and distribution of firearms in the state. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Arms Act and are interrogating the suspects.
Police said they are working to trace the origin of the weapons and determine whether they were intended for local sale or transfer to other groups. Further details about the seized arsenal and any possible networks are expected as the probe continues.