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Defence
Security Forces Seize 13 Firearms and 208 Detonators from Maoist Cache in Sukma
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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Security forces in Sukma district recovered 13 firearms and 208 detonators from a Maoist weapons dump. The find was announced by the state police.
Security forces operating in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh uncovered a cache of weapons belonging to Maoist insurgents. The site yielded 13 firearms and 208 detonators, according to officials.
The recovered firearms include a mix of pistols and rifles, while the detonators are believed to be components for improvised explosive devices. The haul was seized during a routine sweep of a suspected arms depot.
The discovery is seen as a setback for the Maoist movement, which has long used such caches to sustain its operations in the region. Removing these weapons is expected to hamper the insurgents’ ability to launch attacks.
State police spokespersons said the operation was part of a broader campaign to dismantle Maoist infrastructure across the state. They urged the public to report any suspicious activity in the area.
The recovered firearms include a mix of pistols and rifles, while the detonators are believed to be components for improvised explosive devices. The haul was seized during a routine sweep of a suspected arms depot.
The discovery is seen as a setback for the Maoist movement, which has long used such caches to sustain its operations in the region. Removing these weapons is expected to hamper the insurgents’ ability to launch attacks.
State police spokespersons said the operation was part of a broader campaign to dismantle Maoist infrastructure across the state. They urged the public to report any suspicious activity in the area.