Security personnel seize pistol, cartridges

Security personnel today seized a pistol, some cartridges and explosive materials during a joint operation at Pakari village under Kotgarh police station area in Odisha's Kandhamal district.

The raid was conducted by personnel of CRPF, DVF and local police, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Balliguda Arjun Barik told reporter.

The police seized one pair of Maoist uniform, one 9 MM Pistol with 25 live cartridges, one steel tiffin with 1.5 IED explosive, one BP jacket, one Dragger, one nylon Belt, Gun powder 150 grams, iron splinter 200 grams, sources said.