Huge quantity of arms, explosives seized from Maoist hideout along Odisha-Jharkhand border

Security forces on Monday conducted a successful operation to dismantle a Maoist hideout situated in the dense Saranda forest, along the border of  Odisha and Jharkhand in the West Singhbhum district. As per reports, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs about Maoist hideouts in the forest region.

The joint raid, executed by the Special Task Force (STF) in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was a strategic move against Maoist insurgency. During the operation, four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), each weighing five kilograms, along with detonators, banners, posters, a radio, and other items linked to Maoist activities were reportedly seized by the security personnel. Furthermore,  as many as 16 Maoist bunkers were also destroyed.

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This operation aligns with the central government's ongoing mission to curb Maoist influence in the region, with increased vigilance by STF and CRPF units in Chaibasa. A spokesperson for the STF stated, "Our aim is to continue disrupting Maoist operations across these territories."

Maoist Health Camp Busted

Earlier in February this year, the security forces had discovered a Maoist-operated health camp within the dense forests of Chintalnar, located on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, during an operation conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) CoBRA unit.

Authorities seized sophisticated medical apparatus, including an automated eye-testing device, and hot water bags, alongside a generous supply of pharmaceuticals.