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Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Explosives unearthed in Kandhamal; Maoists' plot foiled
Bhubaneswar: Ina major breakthrough for anti-Maoist operations in Odisha, security forces uncovered a substantial cache of explosives and tactical equipment during a combing operation in Kandhamal district. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from the District Voluntary Force (DVF) discovered the Maoist dump deep within Guma reserved forest near Sinahibali village, under the jurisdiction of Belgarh police station, police said. The recovered materials include 564 electrical detonators, 77 non-electrical detonators, four remote controls, two electrical sensors, two battery inputs, one electrical switch, a steel drum with cover and a steel tiffin carrier. Officials believe the cache was intended for use in ambushes targeting security personnel engaged in patrol and combing operations in the region. Kandhamal SP Harish B C confirmed that the operation was carried out with maximum caution, involving a bomb disposal squad that first sanitised the area for booby traps and pressure bombs before unearthing the dump. The forested terrain of Kandhamal, known for its dense cover and strategic value to Maoist insurgents, has long posed challenges to law enforcement agencies. However, recent operations have intensified surveillance and combing efforts, leading to a series of successful recoveries. This latest seizure follows a string of anti-Maoist actions in the region. On June 30, two senior Maoist leaders from Chhattisgarh were gunned down in an encounter in Pushungia forest under Baliguda police limits. A separate operation earlier this month yielded rifles, revolvers, cartridges and communication devices from a Maoist camp. Sources within the security establishment said the recovered detonators and remote devices were likely part of a larger plan to disrupt ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. With Maoist activity reportedly spilling over from Chhattisgarh into Odisha's forests, Kandhamal has become a focal point for coordinated operations aimed at dismantling insurgent infrastructure. Authorities have launched a follow-up investigation to trace the origin of the explosives and identify any remaining Maoist operatives in the vicinity. The success of the DVF team underscores the growing effectiveness of Odisha's anti-Naxal strategy, combining intelligence-led operations with tactical precision. As combing operations continue, officials remain vigilant against further threats in the region.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Odisha police recovers explosives in anti-Maoist operation
BARGARH: The District Voluntary Force (DVF) of Bargarh police recovered a cache of explosives and Maoist materials during a combing operation in Gandhamardhan reserve forest in Paikmal area. Bargarh SP Prahalad Sahai Meena on Monday said the operation was launched on May 30 on the basis of credible intelligence inputs regarding movement of armed operatives of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit in the dense forest. As part of area domination exercise, the DVF team scoured suspected hideouts and recovered several items believed to have been used by Maoist operatives for subversive activities. The seizure list included a gelatin stick, 25 detonators, two bundles of wire, a radio set, stretchable ropes, red banner cloth and a range of daily-use materials including haversacks, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, utensils, clothing and Naxal literature.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Maoist with Rs 4 lakh bounty arrested along with arms, ammunition in Odisha
JEYPORE/KORAPUT: Kuniam Hidma, a hardcore Maoist carrying reward of Rs 4 lakh on his head, was arrested during a combing operation jointly carried out by Koraput police and the District Voluntary Force (DVF) near Petguda village in Boipariguda during the wee hours on Thursday. Addressing mediapersons, Koraput SP Rohit Verma said Hidma alias Mohan (33) of Janaguda village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district was an area committee member (ACM) of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist). A most-wanted Maoist operative in Odisha, Hidma was nabbed when he was trying to flee during the combing operation. Revealing details about the operation, the SP said acting on a tip-off, a team led by Jeypore SDPO Partha Kashyap launched a search in the forest near Petguda on Wednesday night. During the operation, the team spotted four Maoist cadres. In the early hours of Thursday, the Maoists opened fire at the police team. The cops responded with controlled retaliation, ensuring no casualties on their side. While three of the Maoists managed to escape, Hidma was apprehended. A huge cache of arms and ammunition besides Maoist materials were seized from the encounter site. The seized items included one AK-47 rifle, 35 rounds of ammunition, 117 electric and non-electric detonators, gunpowder, walkie-talkies, gunpowder, knives and Maoist literature. During interrogation, Hidma revealed that he joined the Maoist movement in 2007 at the age of 14. Since then, he has been actively involved in extremist operations across Malkangiri and Koraput districts in Odisha besides Sukma and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh. He is linked to several violent incidents including encounters with security forces at Chandameta, Kondajhari, Kumbhikharri and Kolengabida between 2020 and 2023.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
Two Maoist camps busted
Bhubaneswar: Two Maoist camps were busted in Bolangir district and explosives were seized, police said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the police, District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Special Operations Group (SOG) raided the camps in Gandhamardan Hills in Khaprakhol police station area and Chhatradandi forest in Tureikela police station limits on Thursday, they said. 'The camps were completely destroyed. A lot of explosives and other items were recovered,' IG (Northern Range) Himanshu Lal said. The Maoists, however, could manage to flee the camps, he said. The two camps were operated by cadres of the Bolangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) division of CPI(Maoist), SP Abhilash G said. Maoists use the corridor, which has dense forest, to move between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, he said. Booklets detailing the process of making IEDs were found in the camps, he added.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bomb-making materials recovered from 2 Maoist dumps in Balangir
1 2 Balangir : Two Maoist dumps were unearthed by security forces in the Chhatradandi and Gamdhamardan reserve forests in Balangir district during an anti-insurgency operation on Thursday. Police said two teams from the District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched a search operation in the reserve forests under Turekela and Khaprakhol police station limits, respectively, based on reliable intelligence inputs regarding suspected Maoist movement. Balangir SP Abhilash G said the Maoists had concealed IED-making materials inside the forest. Security forces seized several detonators, gelatin sticks and multi-meters. The materials were intended for making high-intensity bombs. In addition to explosives and firearms, the team also recovered Maoist literature, daily utility items and other incriminating materials. "The group active in Balangir district is part of the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division. They supply materials to their networks and store them for future use to facilitate anti-social activities," said the SP. No Maoists were found during the combing operation and no exchange of fire took place, he added. Balangir: Two Maoist dumps were unearthed by security forces in the Chhatradandi and Gamdhamardan reserve forests in Balangir district during an anti-insurgency operation on Thursday. Police said two teams from the District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched a search operation in the reserve forests under Turekela and Khaprakhol police station limits, respectively, based on reliable intelligence inputs regarding suspected Maoist movement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remscheid: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Balangir SP Abhilash G said the Maoists had concealed IED-making materials inside the forest. Security forces seized several detonators, gelatin sticks and multi-meters. The materials were intended for making high-intensity bombs. In addition to explosives and firearms, the team also recovered Maoist literature, daily utility items and other incriminating materials. "The group active in Balangir district is part of the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division. They supply materials to their networks and store them for future use to facilitate anti-social activities," said the SP. No Maoists were found during the combing operation and no exchange of fire took place, he added.
