Medchal-Malkajgiri, Sept. 1 -- Unidentified persons allegedly broke open the lock of a weapons storage room and escaped with 11 weapons -- including four AK-203 rifles, six pistols, and one INSAS rifle -- along with ammunition from the highly secured Madras Regiment facility within the Bollaram police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, officials said.

Police officials said that the theft was discovered on Sunday night by Army officials who subsequently lodged a complaint with the Bollaram Police.

A case was registered on Monday. Since the facility is located in a restricted defence area, police are keeping specific details confidential. The Bollaram police is investigating the matter.

The case has been registered against in...