Archive · 10 Aug 2025
COBRA Destroys Maoist Bunkers on Odisha-Jharkhand Border
Government forces took down three hidden bunkers used by Maoist rebels near the Odisha-Jharkhand border.
These bunkers were in a dense forest, a known hiding spot for the rebels.
The operation, based on good information, targeted these sites and resulted in the discovery of supplies used by the rebels, like wires and uniforms.
Officials say this hurts the rebels' ability to plan attacks.
This action comes after a recent bomb explosion that killed a railway worker, showing the ongoing danger in the area.
The police are increasing efforts to ensure the rebels can't rebuild their bases.
209 COBRA Battalion destroyed three Maoist bunkers.
Operation took place in the Saranda forest on the Odisha–Jharkhand border.
Bunkers served as shelter and storage for Maoists.
Security forces recovered Maoist materials, including wires and uniforms.
The operation follows an IED blast that killed a railway employee.
- Who
- 209 COBRA Battalion
- What
- 209 COBRA Battalion destroyed three Maoist bunkers.
- When
- Recent days after an IED blast last Sunday morning.
- Where
- Saranda forest on the Odisha–Jharkhand border.
- Why
- To disrupt Maoist operations and infrastructure.
- Location
- Odisha–Jharkhand border, Saranda forest
- Participants
- 209 COBRA Battalion, Maoists
- Objective
- Anti-insurgency operation
- Outcome
- Three Maoist bunkers destroyed
- Materials recovered
- Wires, uniforms, black flags and other supplies
- Recent incident
- IED blast killing railway employee