Security forces seize large Maoist explosives cache in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

Security personnel from the state police and central paramilitary forces conducted a sweep in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, uncovering a large cache of improvised explosive devices believed to belong to Maoist insurgents. The recovered material includes several kilograms of explosive powder, detonators, and associated wiring, indicating a well‑organized stockpile. Officials said the seizure disrupts the rebels' capability to carry out attacks in the region, which has witnessed periodic Maoist activity. The operation, part of a broader anti‑Maoist campaign, involved coordinated searches of suspected hideouts and forested areas. Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of devices but described the cache as “significant” in size, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in central India.