Archive · 24 Aug 2026
AK-47, IED Recovered From Concealed Maoist Forest Dump
Security forces found a hidden weapons storage site in a forest in Odisha.
They recovered an AK-47 rifle, another firearm, an explosive device and ammunition.
They also found detonators, walkie-talkies and tools.
Police said surrendered Naxals provided information that helped locate the site.
The search happened in Silkuta Reserve Forest.
Teams from the District Voluntary Force and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad took part.
Police believe the dump had been hidden for about four years.
Investigators are examining the recovered items for clues about Maoist movements and activities.
Security forces recovered an AK-47, an IED, ammunition, detonators and communication equipment in Odisha’s Sundargarh district.
The cache was found in Silkuta Reserve Forest during a joint operation by the District Voluntary Force and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.
Police said information from interrogating surrendered Naxals led security personnel to the concealed dump.
The recovery included 15 detonators, two magazines, 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition, walkie-talkies and related equipment.
Police said the dump had remained concealed for around four years and could provide clues about Maoist activities in the region.
- Who
- Personnel from Odisha’s District Voluntary Force and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, with coordination from Odisha and Jharkhand security personnel.
- What
- They recovered a concealed Maoist arms dump containing firearms, an IED, ammunition, detonators, communication equipment and other materials.
- When
- The recovery was reported on Monday; police said the dump had remained concealed for around four years.
- Where
- Silkuta Reserve Forest under K. Balang police station limits in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
- Why
- The operation followed information obtained during the interrogation of surrendered Naxals and aimed to locate concealed Maoist arms and operational material.
- Main recovery
- One AK-47 rifle, one CM 9mm 1A1 carbine and one IED container
- Explosives
- 15 detonators
- Ammunition
- Two magazines and 20 rounds of 9mm ball ammunition
- Communication equipment
- A Motorola walkie-talkie, a walkie-talkie frequency device and two carrying pouches
- Other equipment
- A Kaiweets KM100 digital multimeter, a battery charger and one Silling
- Location
- Silkuta Reserve Forest, under K. Balang police station, Sundargarh district
- Information source
- Details obtained during the interrogation of surrendered Naxals