Maoist Arms Cache Busted in Kandhamal Forest

Security forces in Kandhamal district have unearthed a Maoist arms dump during a combing operation in the Kotagarh forest area.

Acting on intelligence inputs, police teams recovered six firearms, live ammunition, and a large cache of explosives hidden in the dense forest.

Officials said the weapons were intended for attacks in Kandhamal and adjoining districts, but the seizure has disrupted Maoist plans and weakened their operational capacity.

The area has been secured, evidence collected, and patrolling intensified to prevent regrouping.

Authorities assured locals of strict safety measures while investigators continue tracing the supply chain of the seized arms to identify Maoist units involved.

The operation underscores the effectiveness of coordinated intelligence and field action against insurgent activities in Odisha.