Bhubaneswar, April 8 -- In a major breakthrough, a team of police personnel and CRPF CoBRA jawans arrested as many as six dreaded Maoists from Chhattisgarh's Sukma area, neighbouring Odisha's Malkangiri district.

The security forces also seized a huge arms haul including 19 BGM bombs and gelatin sticks. It is believed to be one of the biggest caches ever seized from the Left Wing Extremist in the region.

Reportedly, the arrested Maoists were involved in several attacks and acts of violence against both security forces and innocent locals.Maoist Activities In Odisha So Far In 2024

January 23, 2024: An encounter between security forces and Maoist ultras took place in Nalikumpa jungle bordering Boudh and Kandhamal districts in Odisha. Whi...