AK-47 Parts Case: All Accused Acquitted After 7 Years, Raising Security Concerns

• All ten accused in the 2018 Munger AK-47 weapon parts recovery case were acquitted by the court after a seven-year trial due to lack of evidence.
• The court cited weak prosecution testimony, inability to prove the crime scene, and absence of strong witnesses for the acquittal.
• The case was linked to a larger network involving 60-70 AK-47 rifles missing from the Jabalpur COD, with parts recovered in Munger.
• AK-47 parts were found in Mirzapur Bardah village via JCB excavation, based on an accused's confessional statement.
• The verdict raises serious questions about police investigation and prosecution, prompting Munger SP to consider an appeal.

Why It Matters: Acquittal in AK-47 case highlights critical flaws in investigation and prosecution, impacting national security.