Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Odisha Police Arrests Explosives Loot Mastermind
Police have caught the person they believe planned a heist to steal explosives.
This person, named George Munda, gave secret info to Maoists, who then took the explosives from a truck.
George lived near a quarry and wasn't happy about it, so he helped the bad guys.
The police are still searching for the rest of the stolen explosives, having already found a large amount.
George Munda, the mastermind, was arrested by Odisha police.
The loot involved Maoists stealing explosives from a vehicle.
Munda allegedly provided information to the Maoists.
The loot took place on May 27 near a quarry in Sundergarh district.
Police have recovered 3.8 tonnes of explosives.
- Who
- George Munda was arrested. Maoists were involved in the loot.
- What
- Odisha police arrested George Munda for masterminding the explosives loot.
- When
- The loot occurred on May 27, and the arrest was made on June 15.
- Where
- Near a quarry in Sundergarh district, Odisha.
- Why
- Munda passed information to the Maoists about the explosives transport.
Quarry's Impact
None
Quarry's Impact
Quarry's Impact
George Munda opposed the quarry near his residence.
None
No opposing view was provided.
- Arrested
- George Munda alias Kulu (43)
- Location of Loot
- Near a quarry in Sundergarh district
- Date of Loot
- May 27
- Amount of Explosives Looted
- 200 packets
- Amount of Explosives Recovered
- 3.8 tonnes