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Maoist Arms Cache Found in Dantewada Forest
6 Oct
Summary
- Major weapons cache including rifles and explosives recovered.
- Joint security operation conducted in forested Dantewada villages.
- Forces committed to continued anti-Maoist operations in the district.
Security forces in Dantewada district have successfully recovered a substantial cache of weapons, explosives, and Maoist-related materials. The discovery was made during a coordinated search operation conducted by the district force, DRG, Bastar Fighters, and CRPF. This operation focused on forested and hilly terrains surrounding villages like Mangnar and Burdum.
The intelligence-driven search aimed to locate hidden Maoist armaments. The joint team located and seized a variety of items. These included firearms such as an AK-47 rifle, an INSAS rifle, and multiple muzzle-loading guns, alongside a BGL launcher and various ammunition. Several tiffin bombs and fuse bombs were also part of the recovery.
Further items recovered included communication devices like 20 walkie-talkie sets, Maoist uniforms, and bomb-making components such as codex wire and multimeter. Security forces emphasized their continued dedication to conducting search operations against Maoist dumps across the district. The commitment remains firm to recover all hidden materials and ensure a secure environment for development.
