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Crime
160 Detonators Found Near Bollarum Firing Range as Telangana Police Pursue Stolen Rifle
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 09:48 AM
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Police recovered 160 explosive detonators near the Bollarum army firing range in Telangana while continuing the search for a rifle stolen in a recent armoury heist.
The investigation into a recent armoury heist in Telangana took a new turn on Tuesday when security forces uncovered 160 detonators close to the army firing range at Bollarum, a suburb of Hyderabad. The seized devices were found during a sweep aimed at locating a rifle reported missing from the state armoury earlier this month.
Authorities said the discovery underscores the seriousness of the case, as the presence of a large cache of explosive components could indicate a broader security threat. Police have not disclosed the exact source of the detonators but confirmed they are now in the custody of the defence establishment for forensic analysis.
The hunt for the stolen rifle remains ongoing, with investigators combing through surveillance footage and interviewing personnel at the armoury. No further details about the motive behind the theft or any potential links to extremist groups have been released.
Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity near military installations. The case is being handled jointly by the Telangana police, the army's investigative wing, and the state’s crime branch.
Authorities said the discovery underscores the seriousness of the case, as the presence of a large cache of explosive components could indicate a broader security threat. Police have not disclosed the exact source of the detonators but confirmed they are now in the custody of the defence establishment for forensic analysis.
The hunt for the stolen rifle remains ongoing, with investigators combing through surveillance footage and interviewing personnel at the armoury. No further details about the motive behind the theft or any potential links to extremist groups have been released.
Officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity near military installations. The case is being handled jointly by the Telangana police, the army's investigative wing, and the state’s crime branch.