Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Police Pursue Insider Leads in Missing Army Weapons Case
Weapons went missing from an Army storeroom in Hyderabad.
The theft was discovered on August 30, 2026.
Police said at least 12 firearms and other equipment were taken.
The missing guns included AK-203 rifles, an INSAS rifle and pistols.
The cameras in the storeroom were switched off when the theft happened.
This made investigators suspect that someone familiar with the premises may have helped.
Police are questioning suspects and checking staff records and visitor registers.
Ten special teams are working with Army Intelligence officials.
Police have received information about some weapons, but they have not officially confirmed finding them.
Hyderabad police are investigating the theft of at least 12 firearms from an Army weapons storeroom.
The missing weapons include four AK-203 rifles, one INSAS rifle and six 9mm pistols.
A civilian 6.35-bore pistol, a night vision binocular and ammunition were also reported missing.
Investigators suspect insider involvement after CCTV cameras were found switched off during the theft.
Ten police teams and Indian Army Intelligence officials are pursuing leads, but no recoveries have been officially confirmed.
- Who
- Hyderabad police, Indian Army Intelligence officials and Army authorities are investigating, while suspects and possible insiders are being questioned.
- What
- At least 12 firearms, a night vision binocular and ammunition were reported missing from an Army weapons storeroom.
- When
- The theft was discovered on Sunday, August 30, 2026; investigators reported crucial leads on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
- Where
- The weapons were taken from the Madras Regiment weapons storeroom in the Army Cantonment area under Bolarum police limits in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Investigators suspect insider involvement because the storeroom’s CCTV cameras were switched off during the theft.
- Weapons reported missing
- At least 12 firearms
- Firearms listed
- Four AK-203 rifles, one INSAS rifle, six 9mm pistols and one civilian 6.35-bore pistol
- Other missing items
- A night vision binocular and ammunition
- Theft discovered
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Investigation teams
- Ten special police teams
- Investigative activity
- Police questioned suspects and examined visitor registers, duty rosters, CCTV circumstances and technical data
- Recovery status
- Police reportedly obtained information about some firearms, but no recoveries were officially confirmed