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Defence
Security Forces Recover 711 BGL Shells Hidden by Maoists in Bijapur
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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Security forces in Chhattisgarh have uncovered a significant cache of 711 BGL shells concealed by Maoist insurgents in the Bijapur district.
Security forces operating in Chhattisgarh have successfully intercepted a large quantity of ammunition intended for insurgent activities. During a targeted operation in the Bijapur district, authorities recovered 711 BGL shells that had been hidden by Maoist groups.
The recovery of such a significant number of shells highlights the ongoing efforts by the state’s security apparatus to dismantle the logistical networks of Left Wing Extremists (LWE). The Bijapur region has historically been a focal point for counter-insurgency operations due to the presence of active Maoist cadres.
While specific details regarding the exact location of the cache and the operational timeline are being reviewed by the authorities, the seizure is expected to disrupt the supply chain of the insurgents. The recovered weapons have been handed over to the relevant military and police units for further examination and disposal.
This development underscores the continued vigilance of the security forces in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The state administration has consistently prioritized the neutralization of threats posed by armed groups to ensure the safety of civilians and the stability of the region.
The recovery of such a significant number of shells highlights the ongoing efforts by the state’s security apparatus to dismantle the logistical networks of Left Wing Extremists (LWE). The Bijapur region has historically been a focal point for counter-insurgency operations due to the presence of active Maoist cadres.
While specific details regarding the exact location of the cache and the operational timeline are being reviewed by the authorities, the seizure is expected to disrupt the supply chain of the insurgents. The recovered weapons have been handed over to the relevant military and police units for further examination and disposal.
This development underscores the continued vigilance of the security forces in Naxal-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The state administration has consistently prioritized the neutralization of threats posed by armed groups to ensure the safety of civilians and the stability of the region.