Security Forces Recover Over ₹1 Crore in Cash and Weapons from Maoist Hideouts in Chhattisgarh
Security forces seize over ₹1 crore cash, arms from Maoist dumps in Chhattisgarh
Hindustan Times
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In a month-long operation in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, security forces seized over ₹1 crore in cash and a significant cache of weapons from Maoist hideouts. The operation, part of the anti-Naxal initiative, aimed to locate materials concealed by armed groups after the state was declared free from Maoist influence.
- 01Security forces recovered over ₹1 crore in cash and various weapons from Maoist dumps.
- 02The operation was part of the anti-Naxal campaign launched after Chhattisgarh was declared free of armed Maoists.
- 03Personnel from multiple security agencies participated in the operation.
- 04The recovery included 28 weapons, cartridges, and explosive materials.
- 05Authorities plan to continue similar operations to uncover more hidden materials.
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In a significant anti-Maoist operation in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, security forces have seized over ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) in cash and a large cache of weapons and explosives. The operation, which lasted for a month, was initiated after the state was declared free from armed Maoists on March 31. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Robinson Guria stated that the operation was conducted under the 'Maad Bachao Abhiyan' initiative, with the involvement of district police, the District Reserve Guard, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and the Border Security Force. Intelligence inputs and support from local villagers were crucial in locating multiple Maoist dumps hidden in the dense forests of Abhujmad. The recovered items included 28 weapons, such as three AK-47 rifles and various types of ammunition, along with explosive materials. Guria emphasized the importance of community cooperation in reporting any suspicious activities to enhance security efforts in the region.
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The operation enhances local security and reduces the threat posed by Maoist groups in the region.
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