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Crime
Chinese hand grenade seized from Maoist arms caches in Chhattisgarh
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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Security forces recovered arms and ammunition from two Maoist caches in Chhattisgarh, and among the items was a Chinese-made hand grenade.
Security personnel conducting anti‑Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh uncovered two separate weapon dumps belonging to the insurgents. The recovered stockpile included small arms, ammunition and, notably, a hand grenade identified as being of Chinese origin.
The discovery of a foreign‑made explosive device has raised concerns among security analysts about the possible channels through which Maoist groups acquire advanced weaponry. While the exact source of the grenade remains under investigation, its presence underscores the need for heightened vigilance on cross‑border arms flows.
State police have launched a detailed forensic examination of the seized items and are tracing any logistical links that may have facilitated the import of such equipment. The findings are expected to inform future counter‑insurgency strategies in the region.
The discovery of a foreign‑made explosive device has raised concerns among security analysts about the possible channels through which Maoist groups acquire advanced weaponry. While the exact source of the grenade remains under investigation, its presence underscores the need for heightened vigilance on cross‑border arms flows.
State police have launched a detailed forensic examination of the seized items and are tracing any logistical links that may have facilitated the import of such equipment. The findings are expected to inform future counter‑insurgency strategies in the region.