Anti Maoist Operations / Nine Hardcore Maoists With Rs 45 Lakh Bounty Surrender In Gariaband
·2 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Hardcore cadres from Sinapali and SDK committees laid down arms along the Odisha–Chhattisgarh border.
- Security forces seized six sophisticated arms including three AK-47s, two SLRs, and one .303 rifle, many previously looted from police.
- Senior divisional committee member Baldev alias Bamanbhatti and his wife surrendered; authorities say Gariaband is now in the final phase of eliminating Naxal presence.
Gariaband/Nabarangpur, Jan 20: In a significant breakthrough for anti-Maoist operations, nine hardcore Naxalites carrying a collective reward of Rs 45 lakh surrendered before the Gariaband police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.
The surrendered cadres, active in Sinapali and SDK area committees, handed over six sophisticated weapons including three AK-47 rifles, two SLRs, and one 303 rifle.
Officials confirmed that many of these arms had been looted from police personnel during past attacks.
Among the group was a senior divisional committee member, marking a major success for security forces. Baldev alias Bamanbhatti, influenced by an emotional appeal from his father on social media, chose to abandon violence and return to his family. His wife also surrendered alongside him.
Other surrendered cadres include Anju alias Kavita, Soni alias Budri, and Damru, each carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh. Authorities have begun extending rehabilitation benefits under government policy.
Also read: Karnataka DGP Suspended After 'Sleazy' Videos Surface
Raipur IG and Gariaband SP declared that Gariaband is now in the final stage of eliminating Naxal presence, with all active organizations dismantled.
The surrendered cadres, active in Sinapali and SDK area committees, handed over six sophisticated weapons including three AK-47 rifles, two SLRs, and one 303 rifle.
Officials confirmed that many of these arms had been looted from police personnel during past attacks.
Among the group was a senior divisional committee member, marking a major success for security forces. Baldev alias Bamanbhatti, influenced by an emotional appeal from his father on social media, chose to abandon violence and return to his family. His wife also surrendered alongside him.
Other surrendered cadres include Anju alias Kavita, Soni alias Budri, and Damru, each carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh. Authorities have begun extending rehabilitation benefits under government policy.
Also read: Karnataka DGP Suspended After 'Sleazy' Videos Surface
Raipur IG and Gariaband SP declared that Gariaband is now in the final stage of eliminating Naxal presence, with all active organizations dismantled.
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