Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Police Recover More Explosives Stolen by Maoists
Maoists stole a truckload of explosives in Sundargarh district.
Security forces have recovered an additional 2.5 tonnes.
The police are working to recover the rest, using metal detectors in the forest.
The initial theft happened on May 27.
The stolen explosives include gelatine sticks and detonators.
The owner of the quarry didn't follow safety protocols.
The police are investigating.
The police are still trying to find all of the explosives.
Security forces recovered an additional 2.5 tonnes of explosives.
The recovery happened six days after the initial theft.
The joint operation involved multiple security agencies.
Police are still searching for 1.5 tonnes of remaining explosives.
Investigation revealed the quarry owner did not follow transport protocol.
- Who
- Security forces recovered the explosives; Maoists stole them.
- What
- 2.5 tonnes of explosives were recovered.
- When
- The additional recovery happened six days after the initial theft on May 27.
- Where
- Sundargarh district, Odisha, along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.
- Why
- Investigation ongoing, reason for the theft unknown.
- Additional Explosives Recovered
- 2.5 tonnes
- Location of Loot
- Sundargarh district
- Date of Initial Theft
- May 27
- Forces Involved
- SOG, DVF, IRB, CRPF, Jaguars
- Search Area for Remaining Explosives
- 4 km
- Location of Recovery
- Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
