As per reports on Thursday (17 April), in a significant security operation in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, 22 Naxalites were arrested, and a substantial cache of explosives was seized. The arrests occurred across three locations during coordinated efforts by the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and local police forces on Tuesday (15 April).

The arrests were made in forested areas near Tekmetla, Belchar, and Kandakarka villages, falling under Usoor, Jangla, and Nelasnar police station limits, respectively.