Major Operation in Abujhmad Forests: Over ?1 Crore in Cash and 28 Weapons Recovered from Naxalite Hideouts

New Delhi/Raipur (May 13, 2026): Security forces have achieved a major success in an operation conducted in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh. A 'treasure trove' hidden by Naxalites deep within the dense forests of Abujhmad was discovered. During this operation, cash amounting to over ?1.01 crore (?1,01,64,000) and numerous lethal weapons were seized.
Narayanpur Superintendent of Police, Robinson Guria, stated that on March 31, the district had been declared free of armed Maoists. Subsequently, a special campaign was launched under the 'Mad Bachao Abhiyan' (Save Mad Campaign). Personnel from the District Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), ITBP, and BSF participated in this operation.
The operation was successful thanks to intelligence inputs and the active cooperation of local villagers. Troops reached several Naxalite hideouts located in the remote and inaccessible parts of the forest and conducted extensive search operations.
Details of Seized Items:
Cash: ?1,01,64,000 (?14 lakhs found at one location, and the remaining amount at another)
Weapons: 28 weapons, cartridges, and explosive materials
3 AK-47 Rifles
3 SLR Rifles
2 .303 Rifles
1 .315 Bore Rifle
2 12-Bore Shotguns
2 Country-made Pistols (Kattas)
1 Air Gun

In this campaign, the troops achieved significant success while braving adverse conditions. The assistance provided by the villagers made it possible to locate and access the hidden caches of the Naxalites.
This operation is being hailed as a crucial step towards eradicating the Naxalite menace in Chhattisgarh.