Archive · 30 May 2025
Maoists Steal Explosives in Odisha; Leader Arrested
Some bad guys called Maoists stole a huge amount of explosives from a truck in Odisha.
The police are worried because the bad guys might use the explosives to hurt people.
The police also caught another bad guy, Kunjam Hidma, who is a leader in the Maoist group, after a fight.
They found a special gun with him too.
The police are working hard to find the stolen explosives and keep everyone safe, because the area was declared Maoist-free a month ago.
Maoists hijacked a truck carrying 4,000 kg of explosives in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a probe into the incident.
The explosives were stolen from a stone quarry near Saranda forests, bordering Jharkhand.
Kunjam Hidma, a Maoist leader, was arrested in Koraput district, Odisha, after an exchange of fire.
Authorities fear the stolen explosives may be used for attacks on security forces.
- Who
- Maoists, NIA, and security forces; Kunjam Hidma, a Maoist leader.
- What
- Hijacking of a truck carrying explosives and arrest of Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma.
- When
- Tuesday evening (explosives theft); early Thursday (Hidma's arrest)
- Where
- Sundargarh and Koraput districts, Odisha
- Why
- Theft potentially to target security forces; Hidma's arrest to weaken the Maoist presence.
- Explosives Stolen
- 4,000 kg
- Location of Hijacking
- Sundargarh District, Odisha
- Near Location
- Saranda Forests
- Arrested Leader
- Kunjam Hidma
- Location of Arrest
- Koraput District, Odisha
- Arms Recovered
- AK-47 assault rifle
- Group Affiliation
- CPI (Maoist)
