Faridabad: The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has sought a detailed report from the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal (IPS: 1992: HY), after 32 licensed firearms were stolen from the malkhana (police station storeroom) of Sector 8 police station in Faridabad. The commission has also directed a review of security arrangements in police station malkhanas across Haryana.
The commission raised concerns over how an ITI apprentice, who was not a regular police employee, gained access to the malkhana. It has asked the DGP to examine access controls for apprentices and other non-regular staff, weapon storage procedures and monitoring systems across police stations.
28 Accused Arrested, All Weapons Recovered
According to police reports, the theft came to light on May 9, 2026, when an inspection of the Sector 8 police station malkhana revealed that 32 firearms, including several foreign-made weapons, were missing. An FIR was registered the same day.
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During the investigation, suspicion reportedly fell on Monu, an ITI apprentice who assisted with daily diary entries and other malkhana-related work. Police alleged that he stole the firearms individually over a period of several months and sold them through acquaintances in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and other locations.
The police subsequently arrested 28 accused and recovered all 32 firearms. A chargesheet was filed in court on August 6, 2026.
Commission Seeks Review of Police Storeroom Security
The HHRC observed that people deposit their licensed firearms at police stations, particularly during elections and periods when the Model Code of Conduct is in force, expecting them to remain secure.
The commission has asked the DGP to examine how non-regular personnel were granted access to the malkhana and whether adequate supervision and safeguards were in place. It has also called for corrective measures to address gaps in the system and official oversight.
The DGP must submit a detailed report on the state-wide review and measures taken before the next hearing, scheduled for January 11, 2027, at the commission’s Gurugram camp court.
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