Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma :
has called the arrest of a Maoist couple from Raipur a major success. The people of Bastar no longer believe in Naxalism and want to join the path of progress.
Notably, the anti-Naxal squad arrested the Maoist couple from Raipur who had been living in the city using fake Aadhaar cards. The arrested duo has been identified as Jaggu and his wife Kamala, both of whom were actively associated with the Maoist organisation.
Home Minister Vijay Sharma, reacting to the development, said that the campaign against Naxalism is progressing with full force.
The security forces and agencies are working relentlessly, and Naxalism is being wiped out as per the Government’s planned strategy.
He further stated that
in recent months, a large
number of Naxalites have surrendered, reflecting a change of mindset among locals.
“The people of Bastar no longer want Naxalism. They seek peace, development, and prosperity in their villages,” Sharma remarked. The arrest of the couple is being considered a major success for security forces, as it highlights both the weakening of Maoist network in Bastar and the increasing tendency of Naxal operatives to seek refuge in urban areas under false identities.