Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: Security forces recovered 711 Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL) shells from the forest area near KG Hills, close to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tadapalla, in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
According to a press release issued by Bijapur District Police, a joint search operation was conducted by Bijapur District Police, CRPF’s 196th Battalion and 204 COBRA based on credible intelligence inputs.
On November 5, security personnel launched a search operation in the forest area surrounding FOB Tadapalla, under Usur Police Station limits.
During the operation, the joint team recovered 711 BGL shells allegedly concealed by Maoists near KG Hills, approximately 1.5 kilometres northwest of FOB Tadapalla.
The recovered explosive materials were safely taken into custody by security forces following prescribed safety procedures.
Public Safety Advisory
- Bijapur District Police advised citizens to avoid visiting Karregutta and the surrounding hill areas due to the possibility of landmines (IEDs) and other explosive materials.
- Authorities warned that the area continues to pose a potential threat to public safety and urged people not to enter the restricted areas.
- A de-mining operation to detect and neutralise landmines and other explosive materials will be conducted in the area as per the planned schedule.
Source: Bijapur District Police, Chhattisgarh
