Belagavi: In a major security concern, 59 live bullets were found in a garbage heap near Jain Heritage School in the Udyambag Industrial Area here on Tuesday.
Discovery by Civic Workers
The ammunition was spotted by civic workers during waste segregation, who immediately alerted the police. Officials from the Udyambag police station rushed to the spot, conducted an inspection and seized all the live bullets.
Preliminary Investigation
Preliminary investigations revealed that the objects came to light during routine waste segregation in the industrial area. Upon verification, they were confirmed to be live ammunition. Senior police officials were informed, and necessary precautionary measures were initiated.
Probe Underway
Police have launched a detailed probe to ascertain the type of firearms the bullets are meant for, and to identify those responsible for dumping them in a public place. Given the location, investigators are also likely to examine CCTV footage from nearby industrial units to trace their origin.
Security Concerns
The incident has raised serious concerns in security circles, as the recovery of live ammunition from a public dump points to potential misuse and security lapses. A case has been registered at the Udyambag police station, and the seized bullets are likely to be sent for forensic examination.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
