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Crime
Security forces uncover hidden Naxal weapons depot in Gaya's Dhanagai forest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
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During an anti‑Naxal operation in the forest of Dhanagai, Gaya district, security forces recovered a concealed cache containing 9 mm carbines, rifles, pistols, magazines and 92 cartridges.
Security personnel conducting an anti‑Naxal sweep in the dense forest area of Dhanagai, located in Gaya district of Bihar, discovered a hidden weapons store. The cache was found buried underground and had been concealed for an undetermined period.
The recovered arsenal includes a 9 mm carbines, a rifle, a katta (traditional melee weapon), pistols, ammunition magazines and a total of 92 cartridges. All items were seized and are being forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification.
Officials said the find underscores the continued presence of Naxal‑linked arms in the region and will aid ongoing operations aimed at curbing insurgent activity. No casualties were reported during the search.
The district administration has ordered a thorough inventory of the seized material and will coordinate with higher security agencies to assess any further threat vectors.
The recovered arsenal includes a 9 mm carbines, a rifle, a katta (traditional melee weapon), pistols, ammunition magazines and a total of 92 cartridges. All items were seized and are being forwarded to the forensic laboratory for verification.
Officials said the find underscores the continued presence of Naxal‑linked arms in the region and will aid ongoing operations aimed at curbing insurgent activity. No casualties were reported during the search.
The district administration has ordered a thorough inventory of the seized material and will coordinate with higher security agencies to assess any further threat vectors.