Mohla-Manpur, (Chhattisgarh) Jan 22 (NationPress) For an extended period, families in Chhattisgarh’s Mohla-Manpur area endured lives overshadowed by Maoist violence, characterized by fear, displacement, and loss. However, the landscape has transformed significantly - the reality is swiftly evolving for the better.

The visible change is attributed to ongoing security operations and targeted rehabilitation schemes initiated by the government to assist families affected by Maoist violence.

Previously, the dread of Maoist attacks compelled numerous families from vulnerable villages in the district to abandon their residences. Many fled after the Maoists executed family heads, labeling them as police informers. This trauma led to years of enforced migration and instability.

Currently, there are 84 families impacted by Maoism in the district. Among these, 26 beneficiaries have received homes through government rehabilitation initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

In an interview with IANS, Ram Bai Mandavi, a survivor of Maoist violence, recounted her harrowing past.

“The incident occurred in 2009. Following that, our whole family departed the village. The Maoists killed my husband. Now that the Maoists are gone, we have returned to our village. We have received a house, and we will reside here,” she explained.

Another survivor, Aghan Singh, shared a comparable account.

“In 2009, my father was brutally killed with sticks after the Maoists suspected him of being an informer. At that time, we did not benefit from any government schemes. Now, in 2026, we have finally received a house,” he stated.

Ramita Bai, another woman affected by Maoism, described the terror she faced.

“The Naxals captured me and took me with them. They held me for a day and a night, beat me, and later released me. When the police learned about this, our entire family relocated to Manpur. Out of fear, I lived in Manpur for 18 years. Now that conditions have improved, we have received a house, and we will settle here,” she recounted.

According to Pranjal Prajapati, CEO of Mohla, 26 homes have been allocated for families affected by Maoism under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

“Our entire team is diligently working on the ground to ensure that these homes are completed as soon as possible,” he informed IANS.

Yashpal Singh, Superintendent of Police, stated that persistent actions by the police and security forces have significantly curbed the Maoist issue in the area.

“Due to ongoing operations, the Maoist problem is gradually diminishing. Villagers who had migrated due to fear are now returning to their ancestral homes. Under the government’s rehabilitation policy, families affected by Maoism are receiving free housing, rations, and medical assistance,” he remarked.

For families who have suffered the repercussions of Maoist violence, fear is now being replaced with hope and trust. Where gunfire once resonated through the forests, stable homes are now being constructed - paving the way for a safer and more secure future.