Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Mumbai Crime Branch Probes Rifle Theft, UAPA Possible
Two brothers, Umesh and Rakesh Dubbula, are being investigated for stealing a military rifle.
Rakesh, a soldier, and Umesh planned to use the rifle to scare people in the forests of Telangana into paying them money.
The police are considering adding serious charges under the UAPA.
Investigators suspect they planned to extort people, potentially targeting contractors and possibly collaborating with Naxal groups.
Police recovered the rifle and are looking into any links to insurgents and criminal activities.
Mumbai Crime Branch investigating links between the Dubulla brothers.
Police likely to seek custody again within 15 days.
Authorities gathering evidence to invoke UAPA.
Rakesh is an Army jawan, previously stationed in Mumbai.
Brothers intended to use the rifle for extortion in Telangana forests.
- Who
- Umesh and Rakesh Dubbula
- What
- Stole an INSAS rifle and ammunition
- When
- Theft occurred September 6, arrests within 48 hours
- Where
- Navy Nagar, Mumbai (theft); Asifabad, Telangana (arrest)
- Why
- Intended extortion and dominance in Telangana forests
Police Investigation
Suspects
Motive
Police Investigation
Police believe the motive was extortion and creating dominance.
Suspects
Suspects have not provided their motive, though extortion is the primary theory.
- Incident
- INSAS rifle theft, Navy Nagar
- Suspects
- Umesh Dubbula (25) and Rakesh Dubbula (20)
- Weapon Recovered
- INSAS rifle, 40 cartridges, 3 magazines
- Rakesh's Affiliation
- Serving Army jawan
- Possible Charges
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Location of Intended Use
- Yellapalli forests, Telangana
