Gurugram, Nov. 11 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has directed the state police chief to review security at police stations across Haryana after 32 licensed firearms deposited by civilians were stolen from a Faridabad police station in May, allegedly with the involvement of an apprentice allowed access to its storeroom. All 32 weapons were subsequently recovered and 28 people arrested, but the commission said the incident raised serious questions about security. In a November 2 order, HHRC member Deep Bhatia directed the director general of police (DGP) to examine firearm custody, storeroom access and supervisory checks statewide, and submit an action-taken report by January 11, 2027. The commission acted on a July 16 complaint by Panchkula advocate Gitanjali. The firearm owners had deposited their weapons at Sector 8 police station in January in compliance with legal requirements, the complaint said. Their disappearance was detected on May 9. According to a report from the Faridabad deputy commissioner of police, an apprentice named Monu had been performing storeroom-related duties, giving him knowledge of the records and articles kept there. Police registered an FIR on May 9 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act. During the investigation, sub-inspector Bijender suspected Monu's involvement. Monu and 27 others were arrested. Police informed HHRC that a chargesheet was filed on August 6. The commission questioned how a person who was not a regular police employee had been allowed access to firearms and other sensitive material. It called the alleged removal of all 32 firearms by the apprentice in connivance with others alarming, pointing to serious gaps that went beyond the recovery of the stolen weapons. Such thefts could place weapons in criminal hands and expose lawful owners to distress and legal complications if their firearms were misused, the commission said. Panel member Deep Bhatia directed the DGP to ensure that apprentices, trainees and other non-regular personnel are not granted unauthorised access to licensed firearms belonging to civilians or other sensitive articles kept in police storerooms across the state. HHRC assistant registrar Dr Puneet Arora said the DGP DGP has also been directed to examine the present incident from the perspective of systemic and supervisory lapses and take necessary corrective and preventive measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future. The matter has been adjourned for further consideration to January 11, 2027, at the Camp Court to be held at New PWD Rest House (B&R), Gurugram....