Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 14 — Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district continue intensive search operations in remote forest areas even after the region has been cleared of active Maoist presence, recovering a large cache of machinery, tools and technical equipment during a recent operation.
A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) carried out the operation on November 13 in the forest areas of Dunga and Rekawaya villages in the district.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Patel, Additional Superintendents of Police Ajay Kumar and Aishwarya Chandrakar, and Deputy Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Mandavi.
According to the police, the continuing search operations are aimed at maintaining security and peace, preventing suspicious activities and ensuring that the region remains free from Maoist influence.
The efforts are also intended to create a secure environment for development and the return to normal life in the affected areas.
The recovered materials included two drilling machines, two welding machines, a motor for drilling machines, wire in a box or spool, spring wire, a cutting machine, three blowers, a bench grinder, a metal-gripping binder, a table drill machine, two table grinders, two welding holders, a parallel kit, a rocket set, 13 wiring boards, a grinding attachment, two cup seaters for motor attachments, a drill bit, a tap wrench, a spanner, a V-belt and a bench vise.
Police officials described the seized materials as machinery, tools and technical equipment that could potentially be misused.
The recovery highlights the continuing efforts of security forces to search remote forest pockets and identify any leftover Maoist dumps, equipment or suspicious materials that may pose a security concern.
The Narayanpur Police said intensive area domination and search operations would continue despite the district being declared free of active Maoist influence.
Security forces are maintaining a close watch on forest areas to prevent any attempt to revive extremist activities.
The police reiterated their commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security in the district and creating conditions conducive to development and normalcy for local residents.