Security forces have unearthed a suspected Maoist dump in the Silakuta Reserve Forest under K. Balang police station limits in Sundargarh district.
According to information received during the questioning of surrendered Naxals, security personnel were alerted about the presence of a concealed Maoist dump in the forest. Acting on the intelligence input, a joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) launched a search operation in the area.
During the operation, the team recovered a cache of items allegedly linked to Maoist activities. The seized materials included arms and ammunition, explosives, Maoist literature, articles associated with Maoist camps, walkie-talkies and chargers, among other items.
Officials described the recovery of the concealed dump as a significant achievement in efforts to disrupt remaining Maoist networks and prevent the regrouping of extremist elements.
The development comes amid the Odisha government’s continued efforts to maintain peace and security in areas that were previously affected by Left-Wing Extremism.
The state was declared Naxal-free on March 31, 2026, under the broader security and development campaign led by the Union Home Ministry and the Odisha government.
Security forces continue to maintain vigilance in vulnerable areas to ensure peace, security and long-term stability across the state. The latest recovery is being viewed as part of these continuing efforts to prevent any revival of extremist activities.