Theft of firearms including four AK-203 assault rifles from Army establishment in Secunderabad triggers heightened security

Twelve firearms, including four AK-203 assault rifles, went missing from an Army establishment in Secunderabad on August 31, 2026. Authorities found locks broken at the 20 Madras Regiment premises. This theft triggered heightened security across the cantonment, with schools moving classes online as officials work to recover the stolen weapons.