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Chhattisgarh police recovered a record 677 weapons from Maoist cadres in 2025, marking a significant increase from previous years, where recoveries had dropped to 35 in 2023. The cache included 42 AK-47 rifles and was linked to attacks over the past two decades, with many weapons looted from security forces. Despite this setback, around 350 armed Maoist cadres remain active in the region, although their operational capabilities have diminished.