Large quantity of homemade explosives neutralized by bomb squad in Chhattisgarh

During a focused search operation in the forested zones of Narayanpur district, security forces recovered a sizeable stock of locally manufactured explosives. The haul featured a 15‑kilogram pressure‑cooker IED, a makeshift rocket launcher, multiple mortar shells (51 mm) and rocket rounds (84 mm), as well as several .303 rifle cartridges. The bomb‑disposal team, adhering to all safety protocols, carried out a controlled detonation to render the IED harmless. The operation, driven by actionable intelligence, demonstrates the effectiveness of continuous anti‑Maoist sweeps in preserving peace within declared Naxal‑free territories.