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Security forces seize 711 BGL shells hidden by Maoists in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM
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Chhattisgarh police recovered 711 BGL artillery shells concealed by Maoist insurgents in Bijapur district, officials said.
Security personnel of Chhattisgarh conducted a raid in Bijapur district and recovered a cache of 711 BGL artillery shells that had been hidden by Maoist insurgents, officials confirmed. The discovery was made during a routine sweep of a location suspected to be used as a Maoist hideout, and the shells were seized without any incident.
BGL shells are standard ammunition for medium‑range artillery and their presence indicates a significant stockpile that could have been used against security forces or civilians. A police spokesperson emphasized that the seizure deprives the insurgents of a major firepower asset and underscores the effectiveness of the state's anti‑Maoist operations.
The find comes amid a broader crackdown on left‑wing extremism in Chhattisgarh, where Maoist groups have long operated in forested and tribal areas. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted the need to dismantle weapon caches to curb the insurgents' capability to launch attacks.
Investigators are now cataloguing the recovered ammunition and will continue to probe the network that facilitated its storage. The police have urged local residents to report any suspicious activity that could aid further interdiction efforts.
BGL shells are standard ammunition for medium‑range artillery and their presence indicates a significant stockpile that could have been used against security forces or civilians. A police spokesperson emphasized that the seizure deprives the insurgents of a major firepower asset and underscores the effectiveness of the state's anti‑Maoist operations.
The find comes amid a broader crackdown on left‑wing extremism in Chhattisgarh, where Maoist groups have long operated in forested and tribal areas. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted the need to dismantle weapon caches to curb the insurgents' capability to launch attacks.
Investigators are now cataloguing the recovered ammunition and will continue to probe the network that facilitated its storage. The police have urged local residents to report any suspicious activity that could aid further interdiction efforts.