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Thiruvananthapuram: The state police will soon be adding 200 self-loading rifles (SLRs) to its armoury, according to sources. “We are also short of some arms that are used more in urban warfare, like assault rifles and pistols,” the official said. A flash eliminator is fitted on the muzzle end on which a bayonet can be fitted. This comes a year after the department purchased 200 sub-machine guns to boost its close combat operation capabilities.The 7.62mm rifles will be purchased from Ordinance Factory, Thiruchirappalli using the Rs 1.59-crore central government funds set aside for the purpose. A senior police officer said that the existing supply is not enough even for training..