The unusual punishment came to light after pictures of the students with uneven, half-shaved hairstyles emerged, triggering anger among parents.
Malkajgiri police said they have arrested eight people, including serving and former Army personnel, in connection with the theft from the 20 Battalion, Madras Regiment, at Bolarum. The stolen weapons and ammunition have been recovered, they said.
Telangana Pradesh Congress Seva Dal president Middela Jitender claims that SIR exercise undermined citizens’ voting rights and posed a serious threat to the democratic process
The Tiruttani police have arrested Sanjay Lawrence and are searching for the other accused.
