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RAIPUR: A countrymade grenade launcher was discovered by safety forces throughout their search operation close to the hilly forested terrain of Ghotiya within the district of Dantewada in south Chhattisgarh, about 450 km south of Raipur.
The invention of the camouflaged grenade launcher within the forested environment left troopers shocked, mentioned Dantewada’s high cop, chatting with The New Indian Specific.
“Such a grenade launcher was noticed for the primary time on this area. On a tip-off over the presence of Maoists near the Ghotiya village, a crew of Central Reserve Police Pressure (CRPF), District Reserve Guards (DRG) and Particular Process Pressure (STF) left on the search operation, after they chanced upon the Maoists’ countrymade grenade launcher after the encounter with the rebels,” mentioned Abhishek Pallava, Dantewada district police chief.
Observing the troopers arriving near their hideout, the Maoists opened indiscriminate hearth close to Palli Barsur beneath the jurisdiction of Malewahi police station. The forces retaliated resulting in an alternate of fireplace. The Pink Brigade escaped into the close by mountainous forests and there was no report of any casualty or accidents to this point, the officer added.
Three improvised explosive units (IEDs), wire, batteries and objects of day by day use have been additionally recovered from the positioning.
Dantewada is among the many seven worst Maoist-affected districts within the battle zone of Bastar.
