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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:34:39 UTC.

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