Security Forces Bust Maoist Hideouts in Dantewada, Recover Arms and Gold Worth ₹18 Lakh
Dantewada: In a major breakthrough against Maoist insurgency, security forces uncovered multiple hideouts in Todma village under Barsur Police Station limits, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh.
Acting on intelligence provided by surrendered Maoists, the operation led to the recovery of a massive cache of arms, explosives, and valuables.
Recovered items include a 116‑gram gold biscuit valued at Rs 16 lakh, Rs 2 lakh in cash, an INSAS rifle, magazines for AK‑47 and SLR rifles, 12‑bore guns, BGL launchers, grenades, mortars, detonators, and large quantities of explosives such as arrow bombs, tiffin bombs, and pipe bombs.
Maoist uniforms, medicines, and literature were also seized.
The operation was spearheaded by Inspector General Badri Narayan Meena, with senior officers Rakesh Chaudhary and SP Gaurav Rai overseeing the effort.
Officials hailed the recovery as a significant success, noting it prevented potential attacks and highlighted the effectiveness of the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy.
Authorities have urged remaining Maoist cadres to abandon violence and reintegrate into mainstream society, while calling on villagers to support peace and development efforts in Bastar.
