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parts theft  Rajat Pandit, TNN Dec 14, 2005, 12.42AM IST  NEW
DELHI: After the mysterious disappearance of a laptop and a
computer pen-drive, the Army is now grappling with yet another
shocker: the "theft" of some key radar components from an air
defence artillery unit located in Gujarat, which could have
larger security implications.  Sources said the "targeted" theft
of three magnetrons, basically radar transmitters which generate
intense pulses of microwaves, from the air defence regiment
deployed in the Bhuj area in end-November had rung some alarm
bells in Army and IAF circles.  Though the Army is yet again
downplaying the incident, a full-fledged inquiry has been
launched into the "security breach", with even Army chief
General J J Singh and vice-chief Lt-Gen S Pattabhiraman being
"briefed" about the matter.  "Why would anyone take all the
trouble to break into the store house in a guarded area, after
breaching the perimeter fence and cutting