Fearsome Maoist Surrenders with Family in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
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Synopsis
In a pivotal development for anti-Naxal efforts, Dinesh Modium, a commander with a significant bounty, has surrendered with his family. This event marks a critical blow to Naxal operations in Bijapur as part of ongoing security initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Dinesh Modium surrenders with family.
- Rs 8 lakh bounty on his head.
- Over 100 murders linked to him.
- Pressure from security forces led to surrender.
- Home Minister aims for a Naxal-free Chhattisgarh by 2026.
Raipur, March 3 (NationPress) In a significant achievement for the government's ongoing anti-Naxal campaign, Dinesh Modium, a Naxal commander with a Rs 8 lakh bounty on his head, has reportedly surrendered to security forces along with his wife and children.
This surrender is viewed as a considerable setback for the Naxalites' Gangaloor Area Committee.
Reports indicate that Dinesh Modium, who has been implicated in over 100 murders and various attacks, surrendered due to mounting pressure from security forces.
Home Minister Amit Shah has established a goal to render Chhattisgarh Naxal-free by March 31, 2026.
Security forces are actively engaged in operations aimed at apprehending Naxalites, leading to numerous arrests and the confiscation of prohibited materials.
Dinesh Modium, hailing from Pedda Karma in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, served as both a member of the Gangaloor Area Committee and the Divisional Committee. His decision to surrender was influenced by the escalating pressure from security forces.
Just prior, seven Naxals, with a total bounty of Rs 3,200,000, including a Naxal couple involved in the Tekalguda Naxal attack of 2021 that resulted in the deaths of 22 army personnel, also surrendered.
Moreover, security forces apprehended 18 Naxals on the same day and retrieved Naxal materials from Masoor, Bhairamgarh, and Basaguda, along with 10 other Naxals from the Gunjeparti forest areas of Chhattisgarh.
The Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation policy is an integral part of the broader strategy aimed at fostering consensus and facilitating a peaceful resolution to the violence instigated by extremist factions, promoting peace and development in troubled regions.
This policy, developed by the Central Government, takes into account the unique geographical and social landscape, aiming to assist Maoists willing to abandon violence, surrender, and reintegrate into society.
The Surrender and Rehabilitation policy is part of a multi-faceted conflict management and resolution strategy and operates in conjunction with stringent police actions against individuals who persist in violence. The Madhya Pradesh Naxalite Surrender Rehabilitation cum Relief Policy has been in effect since 2023.
