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Hyderabad Army Arms Theft Probe Intensifies as Officers Questioned
Investigators are trying to find weapons that went missing from an Army site in Hyderabad.
They questioned three senior officers for information.
Officials also collected security-camera footage from the Madras Regiment.
Investigators think the weapons may have been taken over several separate occasions.
The cameras were reportedly switched off when the breach happened.
Authorities are watching several groups of suspects for clues.
Defence Ministry officials in Delhi are staying in regular contact with Army officials.
They are also checking security arrangements at the military installation.
Investigating agencies questioned three senior officers on Thursday in the missing service weapons case.
Senior officials collected CCTV footage from inside the Madras Regiment in Hyderabad.
Investigators suspect weapons were stolen in stages after surveillance cameras were switched off.
Authorities are monitoring Bangladeshi nationals, surrendered Maoists and recently released prisoners as potential leads.
Defence Ministry officials in Delhi are receiving daily updates and reviewing security with Army authorities.
- Who
- Investigating agencies, three senior officers, Army authorities and Defence Ministry officials are involved; several groups are being monitored as suspects.
- What
- An investigation is examining the theft of missing service weapons from Army premises.
- Where
- The weapons went missing from the Madras Regiment in Hyderabad.
- When
- The three senior officers were questioned on Thursday; officials are providing daily updates.
- Why
- Investigators are seeking leads, identifying those responsible and reviewing security after the breach.
Key facts
- Location
- Madras Regiment, Hyderabad
- Case
- Missing service weapons from Army premises
- Questioned
- Three senior officers
- Evidence
- CCTV footage collected from inside the military installation
- Suspected method
- Weapons may have been stolen in phases
- Security issue
- Surveillance cameras were switched off when the breach occurred
- Monitoring
- Bangladeshi nationals, surrendered Maoists and recently released prison inmates
- Oversight
- Defence Ministry officials in Delhi are receiving daily investigation updates
Sources
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