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Landmines seized from Maoist hideout in Jharkhand

Police and CRPF have jointly seized weapons and landmines from a Maoist hideout in Palamu. The operation was conducted on the basis of intelligence reports from sources.

Landmines seized from Maoist hideout in Jharkhand
Landmines seized from Maoist hideout in Jharkhand
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Published : Feb 13, 2020, 7:33 PM IST

Ranchi: The police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized landmines and weapons from a Maoist hideout in the Palamu district of Jharkhand on Thursday.

According to the police, the joint operation was launched at Sirinia on the basis of intelligence input about the presence of Maoists.

During the search, five landmines, four rifles, 40 AK-47s live cartridges, 20-metre wire and other things were seized. Landmines were later defused by the bomb disposal squad.

Ranchi: The police in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seized landmines and weapons from a Maoist hideout in the Palamu district of Jharkhand on Thursday.

According to the police, the joint operation was launched at Sirinia on the basis of intelligence input about the presence of Maoists.

During the search, five landmines, four rifles, 40 AK-47s live cartridges, 20-metre wire and other things were seized. Landmines were later defused by the bomb disposal squad.

Inputs from IANS

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