Hyd armoury heist: Fired ex-Armyman may have stolen weapons for ‘revenge’

In a shocking turn of events, a retired havildar managed to steal twelve military firearms from a secure armoury, escaping unnoticed on his scooter. The investigation took a surprising twist when his wife and father-in-law provided crucial information. After being confronted by his wife, the ex-serviceman returned willingly, leading authorities to the recovery of the weapons concealed beneath hay stacks in Nagarkurnool district.

Source: Times of India September 12, 2026 02:34 UTC