Archive · 29 May 2025
Maoists from Jharkhand Hijack Explosives Truck in Odisha
Some bad people, known as Maoists from a nearby area, stole a truck filled with explosives.
They took the truck in Sundargarh, Odisha, early on Tuesday.
The driver was forced to drive the truck until they let him go later.
The police are worried because these explosives could be used to hurt people and cause trouble.
The police are working with other police and a special force to find the stolen explosives and the people who took them.
They stopped searching at night because it was too dangerous.
This happened even though the area was said to be safe from such groups, making this incident a setback for government efforts.
Maoists from Jharkhand are confirmed to be responsible for the hijacking.
The incident occurred near K Balang area in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
Four tonnes of gelatin sticks were stolen.
The truck driver was held at gunpoint and later released.
The incident marks a significant Maoist operation in the region.
- Who
- Maoists from Jharkhand.
- What
- An explosive-laden truck was hijacked.
- When
- Tuesday, May 28, 2025, around 10 AM.
- Where
- Sundargarh district, Odisha, near the K Balang area.
- Why
- The exact motive is under investigation; potential misuse of the explosives is a concern.
Law Enforcement/Government
Maoists
Impact of the incident
Law Enforcement/Government
The incident is a setback to the goal of a ‘Maoist free’ India.
Maoists
The Maoists aimed to disrupt government objectives.
Intelligence and Security
Law Enforcement/Government
The special intelligence wing should have maintained vigilance despite Sundargarh being declared Naxal-free.
Maoists
The Maoists conducted reconnaissance before the attack.
- Location
- Sundargarh district, Odisha
- Date of Hijacking
- Tuesday, May 28, 2025
- Amount of Explosives Stolen
- Four tonnes
- Suspected Perpetrators
- Maoists from Jharkhand
- Driver Status
- Released Unharmed
