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Crime
Haryana Rights Panel Orders Security Review After 32 Firearms Stolen From Police Storerooms
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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A Haryana rights panel has directed a comprehensive security review of police storerooms following the theft of 32 firearms. The incident has raised concerns over the safety protocols in state police facilities.
Police storerooms in Haryana were found to have 32 firearms missing, prompting an investigation by the state rights panel. The panel has now ordered a thorough security review of all police storage facilities across the state to identify lapses and prevent future incidents.
The theft, which came to light during a routine audit, has highlighted vulnerabilities in the storage and monitoring systems of police armories. Authorities are expected to implement stricter access controls and surveillance measures as part of the review.
The panel’s directive comes amid growing scrutiny of police accountability and the protection of weaponry in India. It is unclear whether the stolen firearms have been recovered or if suspects have been identified.
The theft, which came to light during a routine audit, has highlighted vulnerabilities in the storage and monitoring systems of police armories. Authorities are expected to implement stricter access controls and surveillance measures as part of the review.
The panel’s directive comes amid growing scrutiny of police accountability and the protection of weaponry in India. It is unclear whether the stolen firearms have been recovered or if suspects have been identified.