Bhubaneswar: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel busted Maoist dumps and recovered several weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from Podia area of Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Thursday.
The recovery was made during a special operation launched by the BSF in general area of Silakota Reserve Forest along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. Acting swiftly on specific intelligence, BSF troops executed a meticulously planned operation with resounding success near village Silakota under the jurisdiction of Podia police station.
During the operation, BSF personnel meticulously combed the area and discovered multiple Maoist dumps at four different sites. The cache included weapons, IEDs concealed to inflict damage to security forces operating in the area.
The discovery not only dealt a decisive blow to Maoist activities but also disrupted their supply chains and potential for future attacks. The operation exemplifies BSF’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in border areas vulnerable to extremist activities.
BSF has been carrying out relentless operations in highly Naxal affected district of Malkangiri in south Odisha. Such recoveries would certainly dent Maoist strategy and dampen their spirits to take on ever-growing dominance of Security Forces.
Following IEDs, weapons & explosives were recovered from the multiple Maoist dumps:-
Sl. No Details of Seizure articles Quantity
1. Pressure Cooker IED (5 Litres) attached with electric Detonator (Approx- 5 Kgs) 01No
2. Tiffin IED (05 litre) attached with electric detonator (Approx- 5 Kgs) 01 No
3. Tiffin IED (3 litres) (Approx- 3 Kgs) 01 No
4. Tiffin IED (2litres) (Approx- 2 Kgs) 01 No
5. Electric Detonator 03 Nos
6. Electric Wire 11 Mtrs
7. Mobile Phone/Brand-LYF (Rusty) 01 No
8. Power Bank(Brand/Riviera10000 mAH) (Rusty) 01 No
9. SBML Gun with Sling (01 in dilapidated condition) 02 Nos
10 SBML Gun without Sling (Dilapidated condition) 01 No
The Silakota Reserve Forest area has long been known as stronghold for Maoist activities. Earlier these area used to be highly influenced by Maoists and their sympathizers. The Maoist outfits would keep IEDs, arms & IED making materials at isolated places to be used against the SFs/Police operating in these areas. BSF is actively operating in Malkangiri district and extensively dominating the area.
In the wake of recovery, further combing and search operations would continue to make the area safe for SFs as well as for the inhabitants of the area. The successful operation underscores BSF’s alongwith Odisha Police resolve to eliminate the Maoist threat and ensure the safety and security of local communities.
