Maoists Surrender / Odisha: 22 Maoists Surrender with Arms in Malkangiri
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As many as 22 Maoists surrendered before the Odisha police in Malkangiri district.
The Maoists handed over nine firearms, 150 rounds of live ammunition, 20 kilograms of explosives, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), gelatin sticks, and other Maoist materials.
Police officials revealed that the surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of over Rs2.25 crore.
The Maoists handed over nine firearms, 150 rounds of live ammunition, 20 kilograms of explosives, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), gelatin sticks, and other Maoist materials.
Police officials revealed that the surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of over Rs2.25 crore.
Malkangiri, Dec 23: In a significant blow to left-wing extremism, twenty-two Maoists surrendered before the Odisha police in Malkangiri district on Tuesday, marking one of the largest mass surrenders in recent years.
The surrender took place in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Y. B. Khurania, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Kanwar Vishal Singh, District Collector Somesh Upadhyay, Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H., and other senior officials at the district police headquarters.
The Maoists, who had long operated in the dense forests of Odisha and neighbouring Chhattisgarh, handed over nine firearms, 150 rounds of live ammunition, 20 kilograms of explosives, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), gelatin sticks, and other Maoist materials.
Among those who surrendered were two members of the Andhra-Odisha Border Zonal Committee and 20 cadres of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee. The group included the notorious Maoist leader Lingge, a divisional committee member (DCM), who was allegedly involved in several major incidents of violence across the region.
Police officials revealed that the surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of over Rs2.25 crore. The DGP reiterated that those who abandon violence and join the mainstream will be rehabilitated under government policy, receiving assistance for resettlement and livelihood.
Speaking at the press conference, DGP Khurania appealed to remaining Maoist cadres to shun the path of violence and surrender, stressing that the Maoist organisation is in its “last breath.” He assured that the government would extend support to all who choose peace over insurgency.
The surrender is seen as a major success for Odisha’s anti-Maoist operations, which have intensified in recent months. Officials believe this development will encourage more cadres to lay down arms, weakening the Maoist presence in the region.
The surrender took place in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Y. B. Khurania, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Kanwar Vishal Singh, District Collector Somesh Upadhyay, Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H., and other senior officials at the district police headquarters.
The Maoists, who had long operated in the dense forests of Odisha and neighbouring Chhattisgarh, handed over nine firearms, 150 rounds of live ammunition, 20 kilograms of explosives, 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), gelatin sticks, and other Maoist materials.
Among those who surrendered were two members of the Andhra-Odisha Border Zonal Committee and 20 cadres of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee. The group included the notorious Maoist leader Lingge, a divisional committee member (DCM), who was allegedly involved in several major incidents of violence across the region.
Police officials revealed that the surrendered cadres carried a cumulative bounty of over Rs2.25 crore. The DGP reiterated that those who abandon violence and join the mainstream will be rehabilitated under government policy, receiving assistance for resettlement and livelihood.
Speaking at the press conference, DGP Khurania appealed to remaining Maoist cadres to shun the path of violence and surrender, stressing that the Maoist organisation is in its “last breath.” He assured that the government would extend support to all who choose peace over insurgency.
The surrender is seen as a major success for Odisha’s anti-Maoist operations, which have intensified in recent months. Officials believe this development will encourage more cadres to lay down arms, weakening the Maoist presence in the region.
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