Bolarum Arms Theft: 7 More Arrested, Including 3 Soldiers

Police in Bolarum have arrested seven more suspects, including three soldiers, in connection with the theft of military weapons from an army facility, bringing the total number of those held to at least ten. The arrests were made following an investigation into the missing arms, which authorities say were intended for use in a string of robberies.

According to police, retired Havaldar Mallesh, a key figure in the case, allegedly explored selling the stolen military weapons to contacts in West Bengal. The three soldiers among the latest arrests are suspected of aiding the theft from the military installation. Investigators have not yet recovered all the stolen weapons, and further arrests are possible as the probe widens.

The case has raised serious concerns about security lapses at military facilities and the potential for stolen arms to fuel organized crime. Authorities are now tracing the network of buyers and accomplices, with a focus on cross-state links. The army has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation, while local officials call for a thorough review of armory protocols.