Former Army officer gets two-day police custody in arms theft case

A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case. Police will question him about the theft and possible involvement of others.

HYDERABAD: A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, who is cited as an accused in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case.

The police are expected to take him into custody on Monday and question him about his alleged role in the theft, the circumstances leading to the incident, and the involvement of other persons connected with the case.

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The police will question him based on the evidence collected so far and are expected to seek further details about the case. The police are also likely to examine whether any other persons assisted him and whether there was a larger conspiracy behind the theft.

They are also expected to examine whether Mallesh was involved in any similar incidents in the past. After completion of the two-day custody, Mallesh will be produced before the court again.