May 8th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, nine individuals who were once members of the Maoist group have surrendered themselves to the Odisha Police on Wednesday. Among them were two women, who like their male counterparts, had been operating in the Kalahandi-Bolangir-Kandhamal region of Odisha. The formal surrender ceremony was held at Boudh, in the presence of Inspector General of Police J N Pankaj and Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad from the Southern Range.
According to reports, the surrendered Maoists were originally from Muler village in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. However, they had been operating in Odisha for some time now. The decision to surrender was not an easy one for them, as they had been involved in the Maoist group for a significant period of time. But they were disillusioned by the actions of their senior members, who often resorted to violence and harassment of women. This, combined with their involvement in illegal activities such as extortion and collecting levy from the ganja mafia, led them to take this step.
The Odisha Police welcomed the surrendered Maoists and assured them of a better future. They also urged other members of the Maoist group to follow in their footsteps and leave behind the path of violence and crime. The surrender of these individuals is seen as a major success for the Odisha Police in their fight against Naxalism. It is hoped that with more such surrenders, the region will see a decline in violence and a rise in peace and development. This incident serves as a reminder that violence and extremism ultimately lead to disillusionment and it is never too late to make a positive change.
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