A theft of service weapons and ammunition from an Army establishment in Secunderabad has triggered heightened security measures in the cantonment area. According to the FIR, 12 firearms — including four AK-203 assault rifles, an INSAS rifle, six 9 mm pistols and a civilian 6.35-bore pistol — were reported missing from the 20 Madras Regiment premises at Bollarum. A passive night-vision binocular, 21 magazines and more than 1,800 rounds of ammunition were also found missing.

Following the reported theft, defence organisations have sent alerts asking personnel to remain vigilant, while schools located inside the cantonment have been advised to conduct classes online.