Kolar, May 14 -- A large cache of bullets discovered near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border in Kolar district has triggered serious security concerns among residents and law enforcement agencies. Police have seized a total of 214 bullets, including 135 live rounds, from the Dasaramalla bridge area in Bangarapet taluk.

According to police sources, the bullets were found abandoned near the border area by unidentified persons. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the ammunition was manufactured in Maharashtra in 1969 and belongs to the 7.6 mm category generally used in SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) and machine guns.

Officials from the Kamasamudra police station rushed to the spot after receiving information from locals. During inspection, ...