Chhattisgarh: Security Forces Recover Second Massive Maoist Arms Dump in Bijapur Within a Week

Security forces in Chhattisgarh have delivered a crushing blow to Left-Wing Extremism, uncovering a massive Maoist arms and ammunition cache in the deeply remote forests of Bijapur district. This major operation marks the second significant seizure of an underground insurgent dump within just seven days, highlighting the relentless and effective counter-insurgency operations being spearheaded in the region. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, joint teams combed through dense forest terrain, successfully dismantling hideouts and cutting off vital logistical support lines for armed insurgent cadres operating in the southern pocket of the state.Inside the Bijapur Recovery: Rifles, IEDs, and 99 Explosive Devices SeizedThe latest raid yielded a terrifying assortment of military-grade weaponry and explosive contraband. According to senior police officials, security personnel recovered seven rifles, ten improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and 99 distinct types of explosive materials distributed across 14 separate Maoist dumps hidden within the rugged Pidia and Kuppaguda forest ranges. This follows a string of successful security clampdowns in the district, including an August 29 operation that uncovered advanced weapons, BGL cells, and detonators, as well as a massive May 2026 haul from the Koto area that netted 52 weapons, ammunition stockpiles, and over ₹65.52 lakh in recovered insurgent funds.Kondagaon Forest Raid Uncovers Pistols, Gelatin Sticks, and Underground Tiffin IEDsExpanding the scope of anti-naxal operations across neighboring districts, security forces also executed a high-risk search operation in the remote hilly terrain of the Mardapal and Pushpal police station jurisdictions in Kondagaon district. Combing through dense jungle hideouts, teams successfully recovered a 9mm pistol, approximately 160 high-explosive gelatin sticks, substantial quantities of raw gunpowder, communication equipment including six walkie-talkies and wireless sets, detonators, electrical wiring, and bomb-making accessories. Most critically, forces neutralized and recovered three active tiffin IEDs buried underground, averting what could have been catastrophic ambushes targeting patrolling security columns.Intensified Jungle Operations Corner Insurgent Networks Across Bastar DivisionThe back-to-back recovery of massive explosive dumps demonstrates the tightening net of security forces across the Bastar division and surrounding remote districts. By systematically dismantling underground caches, intercepting communication gear, and seizing bomb-making materials, state police and central paramilitary forces continue to degrade the operational capabilities of armed Maoist squads. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining sustained offensive pressure in remote strongholds to ensure absolute safety, security, and the establishment of lasting peace for local rural communities.