Malkangiri, June 1: Security forces have successfully defused 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) reportedly planted by Maoists targeting personnel in the dense Abujhmarh forest along the Chhattisgarh-Malkangiri border.

According to reports, security forces recovered the IEDs during a search operations in the region.

The explosives were swiftly neutralised by specialised bomb disposal teams. Following this, security forces further strengthened their search operations to ensure safety in the area.

The discovery highlights ongoing security challenges in Maoist-affected areas, where insurgents frequently plant explosives along roads and forest trails to target patrolling personnel. Despite these threats, forces continue their efforts to dismantle Maoist networks and ensure safety in the region.

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