A retired Army Havildar allegedly stole 12 firearms and nearly 1,900 rounds of ammunition from his former unit before hiding the weapons and travelling to Achampet. Police said he also picked up passengers to create an impression he was working for a livelihood. His wife later confronted him, after which he surrendered and helped authorities recover the stolen cache.

HYDERABAD: Eleven days after the sensational arms heist at the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad Cantonment, TOI has reliably learnt that investigators have concluded it was…

Retired army officer detained in Hyderabad for alleged involvement in Bolarum arms theft, with further suspects identified.