Four Maoists with cumulative bounty of Rs. 20 lakh surrender in Sukma
“These Maoists, all hailing from Sukma district, were reportedly involved in several violent incidents, including attacks on police teams. The state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy played a crucial role in their decision.”
The Narrative World 17-Jul-2024
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In a noteworthy turn of events in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, four Maoists, bearing a combined reward of Rs 20 lakh on their heads, surrendered to police and CRPF officials on Tuesday. The surrender included two women, reflecting a significant breakthrough in the region’s anti-Naxal operations.
According to Sukma's Superintendent of Police, Kiran Chavan, the former rebels cited disillusionment with the atrocities perpetrated by the Maoists on tribal communities and a growing disenchantment with the "inhuman" and "hollow" ideology propagated by the Maoist terrorists as primary reasons for their decision to give up arms.
The defectors were also influenced by the state government’s robust Naxalite elimination policy and the welfare schemes designed to encourage such surrenders.
Among the four, Kailash alias Kavasi Deva, aged 35 and a deputy commander of Company No. 10, had the highest bounty of Rs 8 lakh on his head. Vanjam Hadma, a 24-year-old senior cadre of Platoon No. 30, and Sukki Madkam, a 31-year-old area committee member under the South Bastar Division, each carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh. The fourth individual, Ravva Deve, a 25-year-old woman cadre active in the Maharashtra-Gadchiroli-Bhamragarh area committee, had a bounty of Rs 2 lakh.
“These Maoists, all hailing from Sukma district, were reportedly involved in several violent incidents, including attacks on police teams. The state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy played a crucial role in their decision.”
Under this policy, each surrendering Maoist received immediate assistance of Rs 25,000, and they will be further rehabilitated as per the government’s comprehensive plan. This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to restoring peace and promoting development in the insurgency-hit regions.
The surrender also highlights the success of the 'Puna Narkom' (meaning 'New Dawn' in the local Gondi dialect) initiative by the Sukma police, aimed at encouraging Maoists to return to the mainstream. This development is a significant morale boost for the security forces and is expected to catalyse further surrenders, weakening Maoist terrorism in the region.
Report by
Shomen Chandra
Sub Editor, The Narrative
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