Narayanpur security forces seize ₹1.1 crore cash, AK-47s in Naxal operation
Synopsis
Security forces in Narayanpur recovered over ₹1.1 crore in cash alongside AK-47s, BGL launchers, detonators, and communication gear in a single joint operation — a direct hit on the Naxals' financial and military supply chain. With 270 weapons already seized in 2025-26, this marks one of the most significant anti-Maoist hauls in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Security forces recovered ₹1,10,64,000 in cash during a joint operation in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh on 12 May 2025 .
The arms cache included three AK-47 rifles , three SLR rifles , two BGL launchers , over 100 shells , and materials spanning 28 categories .
Recovery of electronic detonators , cordex wire , and 5 kg of saltpetre disrupts the Naxals' IED manufacturing capability.
Motorola sets and Baofeng walkie-talkies were also seized, severing key communication links.
270 weapons have been recovered in the 2025-26 period alone, according to SP Robinson Guriya .
The operation was conducted under the Mad Bachao Abhiyan by DRG, STF, ITBP, and BSF teams.
Security forces in Naxal-affected Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, have recovered ₹1,10,64,000 in cash and a large cache of sophisticated weapons during a high-intensity joint operation conducted under the "Mad Bachao Abhiyan" (Save Maad Campaign) on 12 May 2025. The seizure is believed to have dealt a significant blow to the insurgents' financial and logistical network in one of the country's most sensitive Maoist-affected zones.
Operation Details and Forces Deployed
Robinson Guriya, Superintendent of Police for Narayanpur, confirmed that joint teams comprising the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Border Security Force (BSF) executed the mission across remote and sensitive terrains. The operation was driven by a robust intelligence network and, notably, the active cooperation of local villagers — a development officials described as a sign of growing public confidence in state authority.
The primary objective was to detect and dismantle hidden dumps used by Naxals to store arms and funds. Officials said the mission successfully achieved that goal across multiple locations.
What Was Recovered
The arms seizure spanned 28 different categories of Naxal-related materials. Among the weapons recovered were three AK-47 rifles, three SLR rifles, and an assortment of INSAS and .303 firearms. Forces also confiscated hundreds of live cartridges, numerous magazines, and two improvised BGL launchers accompanied by over 100 shells.
The recovery of electronic detonators, several bundles of cordex wire, and five kilograms of saltpetre (potassium nitrate) indicates a significant disruption to the insurgents' capacity to manufacture improvised explosive devices, according to Guriya. High-grade communication equipment — including Motorola sets and Baofeng walkie-talkies — was also seized, effectively severing key coordination lines within the Naxal network.
Broader Context and 2025-26 Tally
The operation is part of a sustained security push in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, long considered an impenetrable Naxal stronghold. Guriya noted that 270 weapons have been recovered in the 2025-26 period alone, underscoring the scale and consistency of the current anti-Maoist strategy. This comes amid a broader Centre-state effort to accelerate development and establish administrative presence in areas previously dominated by Left Wing Extremism.
Notably, the cash recovery — totalling over ₹1.1 crore — is considered a direct strike at the insurgents' levy-based funding model, which has historically sustained recruitment and arms procurement in the region.
Public Appeal and Next Steps
Police have urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious materials hidden in forests. Search and area domination operations are ongoing. Officials said the seizure reinforces the authority of the state in its mission to establish lasting stability across Narayanpur and the wider Bastar belt.
Point of View
AK-47s, BGL launchers, and IED components — points to a maturing intelligence apparatus in Bastar, but also to how well-resourced the Naxal network remained until this strike. The villager cooperation angle is the most underreported detail: it suggests a gradual but real erosion of the coercive hold Maoists have long maintained over forest communities. The 270-weapon tally for 2025-26 is a metric worth tracking — if sustained, it signals a structural degradation of Naxal logistics, not just a one-off seizure. The real question is whether the state can convert security gains into development delivery before the next recruitment cycle begins.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seized in the Narayanpur Naxal operation on 12 May 2025?
Security forces recovered ₹1,10,64,000 in cash, three AK-47 rifles, three SLR rifles, two BGL launchers with over 100 shells, electronic detonators, cordex wire, five kilograms of saltpetre, and high-grade communication equipment including Motorola sets and Baofeng walkie-talkies. The seizure spanned 28 categories of Naxal-related materials.
Which security forces conducted the Narayanpur joint operation?
The operation was carried out jointly by the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Border Security Force (BSF) under the Mad Bachao Abhiyan (Save Maad Campaign).
What is the Mad Bachao Abhiyan?
Mad Bachao Abhiyan, or Save Maad Campaign, is an ongoing security and area domination initiative in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected districts aimed at dismantling Maoist infrastructure, recovering hidden arms dumps, and restoring state authority in remote forest areas.
How significant is the cash recovery in the context of Naxal funding?
The ₹1,10,64,000 recovered is believed to be part of the insurgents' central financial network, which is typically sustained through levies on contractors, traders, and local communities. Disrupting this fund directly impacts Naxal recruitment and arms procurement.
How many weapons have been recovered in Chhattisgarh in 2025-26?
According to Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Robinson Guriya, 270 weapons have been recovered in the 2025-26 period alone, reflecting the sustained effectiveness of the current anti-Maoist security strategy in the region.
