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Crime
711 Grenade Launcher Shells Seized in Bijapur Forest, Chhattisgarh; Search Ongoing
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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Authorities recovered 711 grenade‑launcher shells from the Bijapur forest in Chhattisgarh, and operations to locate additional explosives are still under way.
Police and forest officials in Chhattisgarh have recovered a cache of 711 grenade‑launcher shells from the dense Bijapur forest, a region known for insurgent activity. The haul was discovered during a routine sweep aimed at curbing the flow of illegal weapons in the state.
The recovered shells are being catalogued as part of a broader effort to dismantle arms stockpiles that could be used by armed groups operating in the area. Officials have not disclosed the exact date of the seizure, but they confirmed that the operation was conducted under strict security protocols.
Search teams continue to comb the surrounding forest for any additional ammunition or related material. The ongoing sweep underscores the state's commitment to preventing the proliferation of explosive devices and ensuring public safety in the region.
The recovered shells are being catalogued as part of a broader effort to dismantle arms stockpiles that could be used by armed groups operating in the area. Officials have not disclosed the exact date of the seizure, but they confirmed that the operation was conducted under strict security protocols.
Search teams continue to comb the surrounding forest for any additional ammunition or related material. The ongoing sweep underscores the state's commitment to preventing the proliferation of explosive devices and ensuring public safety in the region.