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Crime
Maoist Weapon Cache Recovered in Kanker Forest, Chhattisgarh; Rifles, Ammo, Printers Seized
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 12:02 AM
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh recovered a Maoist weapons dump in the forested area of Kanker, confiscating two rifles, eleven rounds of ammunition and two printers.
Security personnel conducting anti‑Maoist operations in the dense forests of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, uncovered a concealed cache of weapons and equipment. The discovery was reported by the state police, which said the dump was located in a remote, heavily forested zone often used by insurgents for logistical support.
Among the items seized were two standard‑issue rifles, eleven rounds of ammunition and two small‑format printers, which are believed to have been used for producing propaganda material. The equipment was recovered intact and handed over to the forensic team for further examination.
The find comes amid a renewed push by the Chhattisgarh government to dismantle Maoist supply lines in the region. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted the strategic importance of forested districts like Kanker, where insurgent groups maintain hidden bases and storage sites.
Police officials confirmed that the seized weapons will be added to the evidence register and that investigations are underway to trace the origin of the cache and identify any links to recent Maoist activities in the state.
The operation underscores the ongoing security challenges posed by the Naxalite‑Maoist movement and the state's commitment to curbing the flow of arms that sustain the insurgency.
Among the items seized were two standard‑issue rifles, eleven rounds of ammunition and two small‑format printers, which are believed to have been used for producing propaganda material. The equipment was recovered intact and handed over to the forensic team for further examination.
The find comes amid a renewed push by the Chhattisgarh government to dismantle Maoist supply lines in the region. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted the strategic importance of forested districts like Kanker, where insurgent groups maintain hidden bases and storage sites.
Police officials confirmed that the seized weapons will be added to the evidence register and that investigations are underway to trace the origin of the cache and identify any links to recent Maoist activities in the state.
The operation underscores the ongoing security challenges posed by the Naxalite‑Maoist movement and the state's commitment to curbing the flow of arms that sustain the insurgency.