An investigation is underway after seven live bullets were found abandoned in a bathroom at a railway hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, raising security concerns.
Key Points
- Seven live bullets discovered in a bathroom at a railway hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Police have taken the live bullets into custody for examination.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the origin of the bullets.
- Preliminary assessment suggests the bullets may have been used by the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Seven live bullets were recovered from a bathroom of a railway hospital in the state capital, police said on Wednesday.
Investigation Launched After Bullet Discovery
The bullets were found abandoned inside a toilet at the railway hospital located in Pettah area, they said.
Police officials reached the spot and took the bullets into custody for further examination.
"Though the bullets appear to be old, they are live. A case will be registered soon and a detailed probe will be launched," a police officer attached to the Vanchiyoor police station said.
Preliminary assessment suggests that the bullets may have been used by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), but it can be confirmed only after a thorough investigation, sources added.
