Kandhamal Police successfully conducted an anti-Maoist operation based on intelligence reports, uncovering a secret dump in the forests of Kotagarh. The joint operation by SOG and DVF units led to the seizure of a .303 rifle, several guns, magazines, live ammunition, and explosives like electric detonators and codex wires. Additionally, Maoist uniforms and daily essentials were recovered. Kandhamal SP Ramendra Prasad stated that regular combing operations are being intensified to meet the goal of making the district Naxal-free by March 2026. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=206275 #creator program