Security forces seize weapons from Maoist hideout in Sukma, Chhattisgarh

Security forces operating in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh announced the recovery of a substantial stock of arms and ammunition from a location identified as a Maoist hideout. The seizure, reported by local authorities, included rifles, pistols and a significant quantity of ammunition, though exact numbers were not disclosed.

The operation was part of an ongoing anti‑Maoist campaign in the region, which has witnessed frequent insurgent activity. Officials indicated that the cache was discovered during a routine sweep and that no casualties were reported among security personnel.

State police spokesperson said the recovered weapons will be handed over to the forensic department for verification and further action. The incident underscores the continued focus of Chhattisgarh’s law‑enforcement agencies on dismantling insurgent supply chains.

Local residents were briefed on the development, and authorities urged the public to cooperate with security agencies in reporting any suspicious activity related to Maoist groups.

The seizure adds to a series of recent operations aimed at curbing the influence of left‑wing extremism in the state’s forested and tribal areas.