Large Maoist Arms and Explosives Cache Seized in Sukma Forests, Chhattisgarh

Security personnel operating in the dense forested area of Sukma district uncovered a large stockpile of arms and explosive devices linked to Maoist groups. The seizure includes rifles, pistols, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and other related material, officials said. The operation was part of a continued effort by the Chhattisgarh police and central forces to dismantle insurgent supply chains in the region. Authorities have not disclosed the exact quantity of each item but described the cache as "significant" and capable of fueling militant activities. The recovered weapons will be handed over to forensic teams for further analysis before being destroyed in accordance with standard protocol.