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Security Forces Foil Maoist Plot, Recover 100 kg Explosives in Chhattisgarh

In a significant joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, security forces recovered 16 pressure IEDs cleverly concealed inside beer bottles along a forest trail. The forces also unearthed a large Maoist dump containing approximately 100 kg of gelatin sticks, communication equipment, uniforms, and other logistical supplies. The Bomb Disposal Squad successfully neutralized all the IEDs on-site, preventing any potential detonation. Officials stated the operation has dealt a major blow to Maoist operational capabilities in the region.

Key Points: 16 IEDs in Beer Bottles, 100 kg Explosives Recovered in Chhattisgarh

  • 16 pressure IEDs found in beer bottles
  • 100 kg of gelatin sticks recovered
  • Operation based on specific intelligence
  • Cache included uniforms and communication gear
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Security forces foil Maoist plot in Chhattisgarh; 16 IEDs concealed in beer bottles, 100 kg explosives recovered

Security forces neutralized 16 pressure IEDs concealed in beer bottles and recovered 100 kg of explosives in a major operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.

"The devices, planted inside beer bottles by Maoist cadres, posed a grave threat to patrolling security personnel as well as local civilians. - Police Officials"

Raipur/Bijapur, Jan 24 In a major success for security forces combating left-wing extremism in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, a joint operation on Saturday led to the recovery of a significant cache of improvised explosive devices and Maoist supplies hidden in dense forest areas.

The action took place in the rugged terrain between Bandepara and Neelamadgu villages, falling under the jurisdiction of the Madded police station.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs, teams comprising personnel from the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Bijapur, officers from the Madded police station, and members of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) 22nd Battalion launched an intensive search operation in the forested stretch.

During the combing exercise, the joint teams discovered 16 pressure IEDs cleverly concealed along the Bandepara-Neelamadgu trail and in the surrounding woodland.

The devices, planted inside beer bottles by Maoist cadres, posed a grave threat to patrolling security personnel as well as local civilians. The Bomb Disposal Squad promptly neutralised all 16 IEDs at the site itself, strictly following standard safety protocols and preventing any potential detonation, officials said.

The operation yielded further results when the joint team unearthed a large Maoist dump buried in steel containers and plastic buckets at multiple underground locations across the same forest belt.

The haul included a substantial quantity of explosive materials and logistical items intended to sustain insurgent activities in the region.

Security personnel recovered 784 gelatin sticks weighing approximately 100 kg, three bundles of cordex wire, about 350 metres of black uniform cloth, one kg of gunpowder, along with assorted communication equipment, including four walkie-talkie chargers, four batteries and two mobile phone chargers.

In addition, the search operation led to the recovery of Maoist literature, spare uniforms, backpacks and everyday supplies such as oil, soap and storage containers, police officials said.

The recovery underscores the sustained efforts of security forces to disrupt Maoist networks in the Bastar region through continuous, intelligence-driven operations.

By neutralising these deadly IEDs and depriving the insurgents of critical supplies, the operation has dealt a significant blow to their operational capabilities in Bijapur district.

Officials said monitoring of Maoist movement in the area remains intense, and similar proactive operations will continue to restore peace and ensure the safety of local communities from the continuing threat of Naxal violence.

- IANS

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Sarah B
This is terrifying. 100 kg of explosives? That's enough to cause massive destruction. My heart goes out to the local communities living under this constant threat. The forces have done an incredible job here.
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Priyanka N
While I commend the security forces, we must also ask why this ideology still finds takers after all these years. Development and jobs in these remote areas are the real long-term solution. The operation is necessary, but so is addressing the root cause.
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Rahul R
Intelligence-driven ops are the key. Good work by the DRG, local police, and CRPF. Finding uniforms and daily supplies shows they were planning for a long haul. A major setback for them, for sure.
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Aman W
God bless our jawans. The terrain in Bastar is so difficult. To carry out such a precise operation and safely defuse all those bombs is nothing short of heroic. We sleep peacefully because they stay awake.
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Kriti O
The detail is chilling - walkie-talkie chargers, gunpowder, even soap and oil. It shows how entrenched these networks are. Continuous operations like this are the only way to dismantle them piece by piece. Stay strong, forces!

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