Seven Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh citing ‘hollow ideology and exploitation’

The surrender follows a report that the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) were looking to change tactics and use sniper rifles, booby traps and remote technology to counter new methods adopted by the security forces that has inflicted heavy losses on the rebels in recent years

Updated on: Nov 16, 2019, 19:43:29 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Seven Maoists involved in several deadly attacks on security forces, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, claiming to be disillusioned by the “hollow Maoist ideology”, said police.

The Moaists who surrendered in Chhattisgarh said they were disappointed with the ‘hollow’ Maoist ideology and ‘exploitation’ (HT Photo/File/Representative)

Police said surrendered ultras also cited “exploitation of lower-rung cadres by senior leaders” as a reason for quitting.

“Surrendered Maoists were involved in several attacks on security forces, including the one in Murkinar camp that killed 11 police personnel in 2006 and the 2007 Ranibodli police outpost attack, in which over 55 police personnel died, said Bastar IG.

Ramji alias Bicchem Karam, deputy commander of Udanti local organization squad (LOS) and Lakhmu Modiyam, deputy commander of platoon No.2 of Maoists were among those who surrendered. Both carried a reward of ₹3 lakh each on their heads, a press release of Bijapur police claimed.

Two other Maoists, Lakkhu Telam and Sangeeta Modiyami were both members of platoon no. 2 of ultras National Park area committee and carried a reward of ₹2 lakh each.

The other three, namely, Ranjeeta Oyam, Rajkumari Yadav and Hunga Podiyami carried a reward of ₹1 lakh each on their heads.

“All surrendered will be provided assistance as per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of Chhattisgarh government,” the IG added.

On November 11, nine Maoists, including a commander-level cadre, had surrendered to Sukma police

The surrender follows a report that the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) were looking to change tactics and use sniper rifles, booby traps and remote technology to counter new methods adopted by the security forces that has inflicted heavy losses on the rebels in recent years.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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