Security forces in Chhattisgarh have discovered advanced eye care equipment in Maoist camps, raising concerns about vision impairments among cadres. Authorities are investigating the source of these medical supplies.
HYDERABAD: Recent security operations in the forests of Chhattisgarh have led to multiple encounters, resulting in significant casualties among Maoist cadres, including senior leaders. Emerging evidence suggests that vision impairments among Maoists may be a contributing factor to these losses.
Security forces recently uncovered a major Maoist supply dump in the forests under the jurisdiction of Chintalnar Police Station in Sukma district. The cache contained advanced ophthalmic equipment, including an IOL Master Optometer, lens kits, and other eye examination tools. The discovery indicates that a large number of Maoists may be facing vision problems, potentially affecting their ability to detect approaching security forces.
The presence of such sophisticated medical equipment in remote Maoist camps has raised concerns among security agencies. Investigations are underway to trace the origins of these medical devices and identify medical professionals who may be assisting Maoists with eye care. Authorities are probing how these instruments were procured and transported into insurgent-held forest areas.
This development has prompted security forces to reassess their strategies, considering the impact of health issues, such as visual impairments, on Maoist operational capabilities. Efforts are ongoing to disrupt supply chains providing medical assistance to insurgent groups in the region.
