Explosives seized in Odisha's Malkangiri

A large amount of explosives, including 12 land mines and 190 gelatin sticks, was discovered by security forces in Malkangiri, Odisha. Suspected to belong to Maoists, these explosives were hidden in a forest near Dayaltung village. Search operations have intensified in the area to prevent potential attacks on civilians and security forces.

A huge quantity of explosives was seized in Odisha's Malkangiri district on Wednesday, police said.

Acting on a tip-off, security forces seized 12 land mines and 190 gelatin sticks buried in a forest near Dayaltung village in Kalimela police station area, which is located at the state's border with Chhattisgarh, they said.

It is suspected that the explosives belonged to the Maoists, and would have been used by them to target civilians and security forces, a senior police officer said.

Search operations in the area have been intensified, he said.

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