Question : THEFT OF WEAPONS IN ORDNANCE DEPOTS

(a) whether the incidents of theft of weapons are taking place frequently in the armouries/ordnance depots in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years alongwith the value of weapons,incident-wise;

(c) whether the stolen weapons are reported to be sold to the anti-social elements;and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to check such incidents?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (d): No incidents of theft of weapons in the armouries/ordnance depots in the country have been reported.