Gadchiroli,

07 Oct (HS): Gadchiroli Police detected six firearms and huge explosives buried

by the Maoist in Koparshi jungle on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border. The

ammunition was detected on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by Special

Mission Squad, Pranhita C-60 and BDDS.

The Special Mission Squad cordoned entire

forest premises for the search operation and detected one .303 Rifle, two

single shot Rifle, two country-made pistols, one BGL Launcher, ten BGL Cell, 21

cartridges and two magazines. The explosives and other material seized include seven

detonators, 150 meter cable, two cookers, three walkie talkie, three walkie

talkies chargers and two walkie talkie chargers. Police also found some

literature relating to Maoist movement and planning.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar