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Defence
High-value avionics scrap stolen from Air Force's Maharajpura station in Gwalior using garbage tractor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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A theft of high‑value avionics scrap was reported from the Air Force station at Maharajpura, Gwalior, with the material reportedly taken away on a garbage‑carrying tractor, prompting security concerns.
Security officials at the Air Force station in Maharajpura, Gwalior, have reported the theft of high‑value avionics scrap used in aircraft. According to the report, the stolen material was removed from the base using a tractor typically employed for waste collection. The incident has raised serious doubts about the adequacy of security measures at the highly sensitive installation. Local media highlighted the breach, noting that the loss involves components critical for aircraft maintenance. Authorities are expected to investigate the lapse and review security protocols at the station.