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Defence
Four AK-203 rifles and other firearms stolen from Army depot in Secunderabad
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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Four AK-203 assault rifles along with other firearms were reported missing from an Army establishment in Secunderabad, prompting a police investigation.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that a cache of small arms, including four AK-203 assault rifles, was stolen from an Army establishment located in Secunderabad, Telangana.
According to the official statement, the theft was discovered during a routine inventory check, and the missing items are believed to have been taken by unidentified persons.
Local police have launched a criminal investigation, and the Defence authorities are coordinating with law‑enforcement agencies to trace the weapons and apprehend those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols at military depots, and officials have said a thorough review will be undertaken.
According to the official statement, the theft was discovered during a routine inventory check, and the missing items are believed to have been taken by unidentified persons.
Local police have launched a criminal investigation, and the Defence authorities are coordinating with law‑enforcement agencies to trace the weapons and apprehend those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about security protocols at military depots, and officials have said a thorough review will be undertaken.