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Live ammunition found in toilet at Divisional Railway Hospital, Pettah; police and RPF investigate
Seven live rounds were recovered from a mug placed inside a toilet at the Divisional Railway Hospital in Pettah. The incident triggered an intensified investigation by the Vanchiyoor police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Police say the ammunition is suspected to belong to the RPF and is typically used in service pistols issued to security personnel.
Why It Matters
The discovery raises security concerns at a railway facility and the handling of ammunition by security personnel.
Timeline
2 Events
Investigation intensified by Vanchiyoor police and Railway Protection Force (RPF)
April 22, 2026
Following the discovery, authorities from the Vanchiyoor police and the Railway Protection Force intensified their investigation into the incident.
Live ammunition found in toilet at Divisional Railway Hospital, Pettah
April 22, 2026
Seven live rounds were recovered from a mug placed inside a toilet at the Divisional Railway Hospital in Pettah, with police stating the ammunition is suspected to belong to the Railway Protection Force and is typically used in service pistols issued to security personnel.