Four Notorious Maoists, Including Barse Sanna, Surrender in Chhattisgarh
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Synopsis
Raipur, April 4 (NationPress) marks a pivotal moment in the anti-Naxal initiative as four significant Maoist members, including Barse Sanna, surrender in Chhattisgarh, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to review the campaign's progress.
Key Takeaways
- Barse Sanna and three other Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is reviewing the anti-Naxal operation.
- The surrendered Maoists had bounties totaling Rs 20 lakh.
- Security forces successfully dismantled the West Bastar Division’s Company No. 2.
- Two significant encounters led to the surrender of remaining members.
Raipur, April 4 (NationPress) In a significant achievement in the fight against Naxalism, just prior to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's arrival in Chhattisgarh for a crucial meeting on the initiative, the PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) battalion of Maoists faced a major blow in the Sukma region of Chhattisgarh, with the surrender of four prominent members, including Barse Sanna -- the sibling of battalion leader Barse Deva.
Shah is set to evaluate the developments in the anti-Naxal campaign during a high-level officials' meeting, which he initiated with a commitment to eradicate Naxalism in India by 2026. Following the continuous neutralization of Naxal leaders in confrontations, the Maoists decided to surrender to the security forces on Friday due to fear.
Among those who surrendered, two individuals had bounties of Rs 8 lakh each, while the other two had rewards of Rs 2 lakh each, totaling Rs 20 lakh, according to officials. Each surrendered Maoist received Rs 50,000 and clothing under the government’s rehabilitation policy for 2025, with further benefits assured as per the guidelines. Security forces have completely dismantled the West Bastar Division’s Company No. 2.
Madvi Hurra, the only survivor of this faction, disclosed that two significant encounters took place within six months along the Bijapur-Dantewada border. In the initial clash, he stated, 26 Naxals, including commander DVCM Hunga (with an Rs 8 lakh bounty), were eliminated. Leadership subsequently shifted to Waga, another commander with an Rs 8 lakh reward, who was also killed along with 22 others, he informed the police. This unrelenting pressure prompted the remaining members to surrender.
Barse Sanna began his journey in the Naxal organization in 2010 as a member of Bal Sangham. Over the years, he advanced through the ranks, taking on various roles including RPC militia member and party member of PLGA Battalion Number One. He participated in numerous incidents, such as road blockades in 2023. SP Kiran Chavan confirmed the surrender of four Naxals, including two high-profile members from PLGA Battalion Number One and Company Number 2. The contributions of the CRPF 131st Battalion and Chintagufa Police Station were key in facilitating these surrenders.
