Maoists loot 4,000kg explosives in Odisha, raising fears of IED strikes
Friday, 30 May 2025 () Maoists looted a truck carrying 4,000kg of explosives from a stone quarry in Odisha's Sundargarh district, prompting high alert and investigation by NIA. The theft raises concerns about potential IED attacks targeting security forces, possibly in retaliation for recent Maoist leader deaths. Increased patrolling and checkpoints are in place along the Odisha-Jharkhand border as forces remain vigilant.