Sukma. As part of the continuous search operation being conducted by the security forces in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, on Monday, a Naxalite dump previously hidden by the Naxalites was discovered in the inaccessible hilly-forest area of village Palachalma of Kistaram police station area.
Security forces have recovered a total of 13 weapons, 46 live rounds, BGL launcher, 208 non-electric detonators and explosive materials and other Naxalite use items from the dump.
Confirming this today, Sukma SP Mayank Gurjar said that with the aim of maintaining a strong environment of peace, security and development in the district, area domination and searching campaigns are being conducted continuously in inaccessible forests and hilly areas.
The search is on for the dump of weapons, ammunition, explosives and other material previously hidden by the Naxalites.
According to the police, this operation was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Mayank Gurjar and Additional Superintendent of Police (Naxal Ops) Rohit Shah.
On the basis of important intelligence received from surrendered Naxalites, on 12 October 2026, a joint team of District Force, District Reserve Guard and Bastar Fighters conducted an area domination and searching operation in the hilly-forest area of Palachalma.
During the operation, the joint team conducted a thorough search of the suspicious area. During this, various types of weapons, BGL launchers, live cartridges, detonators and communication equipment were recovered from the dump previously hidden by the Naxalites. The police is seizing the recovered material safely and taking further action.
According to the list released by the police – 303 rifle 02 nos., single shot weapon 01 no., BGL launcher 04 nos., 12 bore rifle 03 nos., loaded gun 02 nos., country-made pistol 01 no., INSAS magazine 03 nos.
In which 26 live rounds are reported, 12 bore live rounds 20 nos., arrow bomb 01 no., BGL cell 02 nos., wireless set 01 no., wireless set charger 02 nos., non-electric detonator 208 nos., magazine pouch 01 no.
303 rifle’s empty shells 02 nos., INSAS rifle’s empty shells 02 nos., AK-47 rifle’s empty shells 03 nos., 12 bore empty shells 02 nos. have been recovered.