[PIB] A case relating to sale on Non Standard Pattern (NSP) weapons by Army Officers and a JCO has come to light. 41 officers, 01 JCO and 04 retired officers were found to have sold the NSP weapons without taking sanction of competent authority. Court of Inquiry held to investigate into the case has identified six arms dealers buying the illegal arms from the army personnel. Suitable remedial measures by way of amendment of SAO 1/S/96 and issue of a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure have been taken by Army Headquarters.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Smt. Shobhana Bhartia in Rajya Sabha today.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Smt. Shobhana Bhartia in Rajya Sabha today.
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