A serious security breach has come to light at Lulu Mall in KPHB, Hyderabad, after a man carrying a licensed firearm allegedly entered the premises without being detected during routine security screening. The incident has prompted KPHB Police to launch a thorough investigation into potential security lapses at one of the city’s busiest shopping destinations. The weapon was only discovered after a confrontation between two families in the mall’s basement parking area, raising concerns about the effectiveness of security protocols at the establishment.
The firearm came to notice following a clash between two families from the Old City area in the mall’s basement parking section. Mall security personnel immediately alerted the KPHB Police about the incident. Upon arrival, police officers seized the weapon from the individual and conducted verification checks. Authorities later confirmed that the firearm was covered by a valid arms licence, though questions remain about how it passed through security checkpoints undetected.
Police officials are now conducting a detailed investigation to determine how the armed individual managed to enter the shopping complex without triggering security alarms or being stopped during the mandatory screening process. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning security staff to understand the sequence of events. Reports suggest that authorities are considering taking action against the mall management for alleged security lapses that allowed a weapon to enter the premises undetected, despite established security protocols.
The family dispute that led to the discovery of the firearm is also under active investigation by police. Officers are recording statements from both families involved in the altercation to understand the nature of the conflict and whether the presence of the weapon was related to the dispute. The incident has raised serious questions about security measures at commercial establishments in the city, with authorities emphasizing the need for stricter adherence to screening procedures regardless of whether weapons are legally licensed.
