Arms, Ammunition Recovered from Maoist Dump in Odisha's Kandhamal
A similar Maoist dump was unearthed by security forces along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border two days ago, and several arms and ammunition were seized
By : PTI
Update: 2026-06-11 09:32 GMT
Bhubaneswar: Security forces seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from a Maoist dump in Odisha's Kandhamal district, police said on Thursday.
While interrogating surrendered Maoists, police obtained information about the dump and launched a search operation on Wednesday in Gangapadar, Kodamaha, Pajimaha, Tengeri and Balimaha areas, SP Ramendra Prasad said.
During the search operation, a self-loading rifle, guns, 30 electric detonators, and a grenade were among the items seized by the police, he said.
"Our combing operation and area-dominating exercise are ongoing throughout Kandhamal district," the SP said. On June 9, a similar Maoist dump was unearthed by security forces along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, and several arms and ammunition were seized.