Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Maoist Arms and Explosives Recovered in Chhattisgarh Forest
Security teams searched a forest near Bade-Alwara village in Bijapur.
They were acting on information from an informant.
Police, the District Reserve Guard and a Bomb Disposal Squad joined the operation.
The teams found weapons and materials that officials said were hidden by Maoists.
The seizure included a pistol, ammunition and rifle parts.
They also found gelatin, wires, communication sets and tools.
Bomb disposal personnel made the area safe before collecting the items.
Officials said searches will continue to prevent the materials from being used.
Security forces recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives near Bade-Alwara village in Bijapur district.
The operation involved Farsegarh police, the District Reserve Guard and the Bomb Disposal Squad.
Seized items included a country-made pistol, 108 rounds or cartridges and .303 rifle parts.
Officials also recovered eight kilograms of gelatin, communications equipment, wires and other components.
The materials were seized under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, with legal proceedings underway.
- Who
- Personnel from Farsegarh police station, the District Reserve Guard Bijapur and the Bomb Disposal Squad Bijapur conducted the operation; officials attributed the hidden materials to Maoists.
- What
- Security forces recovered arms, ammunition, explosives, communication equipment, wires and tools.
- When
- The recovery was reported on Wednesday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- In forested and elevated terrain near Bade-Alwara village, under Farsegarh police station limits in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The operation followed specific information from an informant and aimed to locate concealed materials and prevent their use.
- Location
- Near Bade-Alwara village, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh
- Operation
- Joint intelligence-based search led by the Superintendent of Police, Bijapur
- Weapons
- One .315 bore country-made pistol and .303 rifle components
- Ammunition
- 49 .315 bore rounds, 25 .303 rifle rounds and 34 12-bore cartridges
- Explosives
- Eight kilograms of gelatin and other explosive components
- Communications
- Six walkie-talkie sets with chargers and one main pack set
- Legal action
- Materials seized under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita; further proceedings are underway