16 Maoists Arrested in Asifabad, Huge Cache of Weapons Seized

• 16 Maoists were arrested in a combing operation in Telangana's Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district.
• The arrests took place in the Peddadoaba area of Sirpur (U) mandal, led by ASP Chittaranjan.
• Police seized an AK-47 rifle, two INSAS rifles, and other weapons and ammunition from the hideout.
• The arrested Maoists are from Chhattisgarh, relocating due to increased pressure from security forces there.
• The operation is a significant blow to Maoists, with Telangana police increasing surveillance in border areas.

Why It Matters: Telangana police successfully arrested 16 Maoists and seized weapons, thwarting their relocation efforts.