31 Maoists, Including Five Women, Surrender in Dantewada
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Synopsis
On April 7, a group of 31 Maoists, including five women, surrendered in Narayanpur, Raipur. This move is seen as a positive step towards peace and rehabilitation. The government is committed to supporting these individuals as they reintegrate into society, abandoning their past involvement in violence.
Key Takeaways
- 31 Maoists surrendered in Narayanpur, including five women.
- 26 Maoists had bounties totaling ₹4.5 lakh.
- The surrender is part of the ‘Lon Varratu’ campaign.
- Officials hope this will encourage others to abandon Naxalism.
- Government offers rehabilitation support for new beginnings.
Raipur, April 7 (NationPress) A total of 26 Maoists, including three who had rewards amounting to ₹4.5 lakh, surrendered to security forces on Monday, alongside five female Maoists in Narayanpur.
This raised the overall number of surrenders on Monday to 31, according to officials.
The five women who surrendered in Narayanpur were affiliated with various regional committees and each was carrying a reward.
These women expressed their intention to abandon violence and reintegrate into society after years of suffering in the forests and disillusionment with Maoist ideology.
Officials regarded this as a significant development and expressed hope that it would encourage others to follow their example.
The Maoists, who were previously engaged in Naxal-related activities such as road sabotage and spreading propaganda, have renounced violence as part of the ‘Lon Varratu (Come Back Home)’ initiative.
Since the launch of this campaign, 953 Naxalites in the Dantewada district have surrendered, with 224 of them having rewards on their heads.
The Bastar region, which has been heavily impacted by Naxalism, has seen a considerable number of Maoists giving up their weapons, motivated by persistent efforts to assist them in reintegrating into society.
Senior officials from the Dantewada district administration and police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have actively supported the state's rehabilitation policy.
Their initiatives include outreach programs in villages to guide misguided youth and hardcore Maoists towards integration into society.
The 26 surrendered Maoists included individuals with rewards, such as Rajesh Kashyap, Kosa Madvi, and others.
Women like Kumari Oyam and others from Narayanpur also chose to return to the mainstream.
As part of the rehabilitation policy, the government plans to offer financial support, skill development training, and additional assistance to help them establish a new life.
“The Maoists have decided to surrender and abandon the path of Naxalism to reintegrate into society. The women who surrendered to the police and administration expressed their desire to forsake violence and lead a normal life,” officials stated.
Officials have termed this surrender a positive indicator and expressed optimism that other Maoists will also be inspired by this and embrace the path of peace and surrender.
