Security forces have achieved a major success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Rourkela police district with the recovery of a suspected Maoist dump from Silakuta Reserve Forest.
According to a police press release, the recovery was made during a joint search and area-domination operation conducted by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).
The operation was launched based on information reportedly obtained during the questioning of a Maoist cadre who surrendered on August 23. Acting on the intelligence input, security personnel carried out a search operation in the forest area and located the concealed dump.
Arms, ammunition and communication equipment recovered
Police said several items were recovered from the dump, including a 9mm Carbine 1A1, an IED container, detonators, ammunition and communication equipment.
The seized materials include:
- One 9mm Carbine 1A1
- One IED container
- 15 detonators
- Two magazines
- Six Motorola walkie-talkies
- 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition
- One digital multimeter
- Walkie-talkie charger
- Frequency chart
- Maoist literature
Police said all recovered items were seized following due procedure.
Operation aimed at disrupting Maoist network
According to the police, the recovery is a significant achievement in efforts to disrupt the Maoist network and prevent the supply of weapons and explosive materials to extremist groups.
The latest operation comes amid intensified security efforts against Left Wing Extremism in Odisha.
The state has been pursuing the goal of making Odisha free from Naxal influence, with security operations continuing in areas affected by Maoist activities.
Authorities said security forces will continue operations aimed at maintaining peace and security and countering Maoist activities in the region.
