TEN NAXALS SURRENDER before CM in Balaghat

 

 

 

UNDER the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, a major breakthrough has been achieved in the eradication of Naxalism. Ten hardcore Naxalites with total bounty of Rs 2.36 cr, including four women, surrendered before Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav in Balaghat during an event on Sunday. Chief Minister Dr Yadav brought the surrendered naxals into the mainstream by presenting them with a copy of the Constitution. The ten, who laid down arms including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, are part of the ‘Bhorsadev area committee’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

 

They belonged to new division KB of Maharashtra, MP and Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone comprising Kanha Tiger Reserve in Mandla, MP and BhoramdeoWildlife Sanctuary of Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. It was led by ultra Sunder alias Kabir. Chief Minister Dr Yadav stated that the State Government is committed to making Madhya Pradesh Naxal-free, in accordance with the goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Dr Yadav stated that not a single person is allowed to take up arms.

 

He urged Naxalites to adopt the Government’s rehabilitation policy. The Government will make every effort to secure their lives, ensure their development, and integrate them into the mainstream of society. Encouraging the officers and soldiers, Chief Minister Dr Yadav stated that the anti-Naxal campaign is being continuously strengthened. Fifteen new temporary camps and 882 posts for the Special Support Squad have been approved in the State.

 

Continuous monitoring, intensive investigations, and actions have rapidly reduced the Naxalite presence in the State. He stated that 46 One-Stop Facility Centres were opened last year in Naxal-affected areas for rehabilitation. These centres are providing employment, forest rights certificates, and other essential services. Chief Minister Dr Yadav, while paying tribute to the brave martyr officer Ashish Sharma, said that 328 police officers, including those from the Hawk Force, who performed exemplary duties, have been given out-ofturn promotions.

 

He stated that the Government is concerned about the rehabilitation of those who follow the path of law. DGP Kailash Makwana stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Yadav, the anti-Naxal campaign has been strengthened. New camps have been established, and more personnels in Hawk Force and police force are being deployed. Furthermore, officers and soldiers involved in such operations are being motivated through various measures. These actions have yielded positive results.

 

Naxal surrenders are steadily increasing in other states, including Madhya Pradesh. He stated that significant progress has been made in bringing youths and others from Naxal-affected areas into the mainstream through employment and skill developments. MP Police is committed to achieving Naxal-free India within the stipulated timeframe. The programme was attended by Uday Pratap Singh, District In-charge Minister and Transport and School Education Minsiter along with senior police officers and personnel.

 

The Naxalites surrendered before CM Dr Yadav on Sunday include – Surendra alias Kabir alias Soma Sodhi, son of Unga Sodhi (50) (with AK-47, bounty Rs 62 lakh), a resident of Pulampad, Police Station, Gullapalli, District Sukma, Chhattisgarh; Rakesh Odi alias Manish, son of Samrat Odi, Gond (42) (AK-47, bounty Rs 62 lakh), a resident of village Jhandepaar (Bottekasa), Police Station, Korchi, District Gadchiroli, Maharashtra; Lalsingh Maravi alias Singa alias Praveen, son of Bhima (30) (INSAS, bounty Rs 14 lakh), a resident of Chhote Gudra, Kate Kalyan police station, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh; Shilpa Nuppo, daughter of Joga (26), a resident of Budia, Battum police station, Basiguda tehsil, Hawapalli district, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; Salita alias Savitri Alawa, daughter of Lakmu (26), a resident of Sinagelor police station, Basiguda tehsil, Hawapalli district, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh;

 

Naveen Nuppo alias Hidma, son of Nanga (30), a resident of Bodkel tehsil, Konta (Jagargunda), district, Sukma, Chhattisgarh; Jaishila alias Lalita Oyam, daughter of Samlu (26), a resident of Taraim police station, Basiguda tehsil, Hawapalli district, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; Vikram alias Hidma Vatti, son of Takma (30), a resident of Madpe Dullod, Police Station 4, Chinta Gufa, District Sukma, Chhattisgarh; Jarina alias Jogi Musak, daughter of Andal (30), a resident of Muranga, Police Station Gangalur, District Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; and Samar alias Samaru alias Raju Atram, son of Sannu (32) (.303 rifle, bounty Rs 14 lakh), a resident of Indri, Tehsil Bairamgarh, District Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.