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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
A major success: Naxal husband-wife duo surrender in Chhattisgarh; drove cadre motivation and fresh recruitments
Two senior naxal operatives, a husband-wife duo, involved in the ideological and propaganda machinery of the outlawed CPI , surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials confirmed. Jeevan Tulavi, 45, and his wife Agasha, 35, gave themselves up in the Maoist-affected Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district, around 180 km from state capital Raipur. Both had been active in the rebel ranks for over two decades and held major roles in the Maad division of the organisation. Tulavi, also known as Ram Tulavi, was the divisional committee member (DVCM) and was working as education team commander in Maad division (Abujhmad), a remote, forested stretch known for long-standing Naxal activity. Agasha, alias Aarti Korram, was a key member of the press team and also worked as commander of the Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM), the outfit's cultural wing. The state police had placed a bounty of Rs 8 lakh on Tulavi, who joined the Maoist ranks in 2008 as a military operative in south Rajnandgaon. By 2012, he had shifted to ideological training, working through mobile political schools (MOPOS) to spread Left Wing Extremist (LWE) ideology across villages in Abujhmad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His wife, Agasha, originally from Telitola village, was a singer, dancer, poet, orator and a song composer since 2000 and was operating computers and drafting press releases for the LWEs, officials told PTI. The surrender was accepted in the presence of Rajnandgaon range inspector general of police Abhishek Shandilya, superintendent of police Y P Singh, and ITBP 27th Battalion Commandant Vivek Kumar Pandey. Officials hailed the development as a 'major success' in the government's intensified anti-naxalite drive. The region borders Chhattisgarh's Kanker and Maharashtra's Gadchiroli districts — both active naxal zones. The Union government has set a deadline of March 2026 to root out naxal insurgency from the country, under which intensified operations are underway.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Maoists strangle three villagers, abduct dozen others in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Suspected Maoists have killed three villagers who were relatives of a surrendered commander of the banned outfit at Peddakorma village and abducted around a dozen local inhabitants in Bijapur, about 450 km south of Raipur. The killings by Maoists are seemingly in retaliation for the huge loss of their cadres killed by security forces in the ongoing offensive operations in Bastar. According to local sources, Maoist cadres led by local leader Vella stormed into the village and strangled the relatives of surrendered Naxal commander Dinesh Modium. The deceased victims--identified as Jhingu Modium, Soma Modium and Anil Madwi--were strangled by rope in the presence of other villagers. A former Divisional Committee Member (DVCM), Dinesh Modium relinquished his position in the CPI (Maoist) organisation and surrendered to the police a few months ago in Bijapur.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Big blow to guerrilla movement, top commanders surrender
1 2 Nagpur: In a significant blow to the Maoist movement in the Dandakaranya region, 12 senior Maoists surrendered before chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to Gadchiroli district on Friday. The event, attended by state minister and Gadchiroli's co-guardian minister Ashish Jaiswal, marks a milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to curb Naxalism through its surrender and rehabilitation policy, in place since 2005. The surrendered Maoists include high-ranking members, including Sapna alias Swapnakka Buchayya Chaudhary, 55, a divisional committee member (DVCM) of the Indravati Area, Ramdas alias Somaji Halami, 55, DVCM of Kutul area committee, and Shivlal alias Sukalu Pada, 60, DVCM of Kutul Dalam, among others. The group also comprised commanders, deputy commanders, and members of various Maoist units, hailing from Gadchiroli and neighbouring districts in Chhattisgarh. Since 2005, 704 Maoists have surrendered before Gadchiroli police, reflecting the success of the state's dual approach of security operations and rehabilitation. Earlier this year, on January 1, around 11 hardened Maoists, including Tarakka Sidam of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, had also surrendered before chief minister Fadnavis, further weakening the Maoist stronghold. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Tarakka's husband, Bhupathi alias Sonu, a veteran guerrilla, is yet to surrender despite seeking truce with security forces. CM Fadnavis lauded efforts of the Gadchiroli police and emphasized the importance of rehabilitation in reintegrating former Maoists into society. He also appreciated efforts of Lloyds Metal and Energy Limited (LMEL) and their corporate social responsibility initiatives to rehabilitate surrendered Maoists. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of C-60 jawans in Gadchiroli, Fadnavis said, "I congratulate Lloyds Metals for training and providing employment to surrendered Maoists, which has increased their confidence. " Being an equal opportunity employer, LMEL has employed 65 surrendered Maoists, who are working in different capacities in the company in Gadchiroli district. Of 13 surrendered Naxalites who tied nuptial knots today, at least seven are working with Lloyds Metals. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bastar top cop makes last call to Maoists to surrender
Raipur: In a strong worded statement, Bastar range inspector general of police P Sundarraj has made the last call to Maoists to surrender and give up the life of violence or be ready for a gruesome end. Bastar IG P Sundarraj on Tuesday warned, "Be it Maoist commanders like Ganapathy, Devji, Sonu, Hidma, Sujata, Basadeva, Ram Chandra Reddy, or any other DVCM or local militia cadre, this is the last offer for their safe life, to surrender under the rehabilitation policy of state govt or their end is destined. Let it be noted that the end will be terrifying for all those who killed innocent villagers and also became the reason for martyrdom of security personnel." Police are in contact with Maoists right from top cadres to locals and many other sources who wish to leave the organization and we welcome them to join the mainstream life, IG said, adding with assurance, "very soon many senior and lower cadres from CPI (M) are going to surrender." In a strong rebuttal to Maoists' statement claiming that their commander Basavaraju was caught alive and killed by security forces, Bastar range inspector general of police P Sundarraj replied that the Maoist press note was "half-baked, misleading and conspiring in nature. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transformez les idées novatrices en stratégies d'investissement eToro Market Updates En savoir plus Undo " IGP Sundarraj said that the death of Basavaraju, the highest-ranking Maoist leader, represents not only a severe operational blow but also a psychological setback to the already demoralised Maoist network. He also condemned the Maoist narrative attempting to portray Basavaraju's death as a "supreme sacrifice," labelling it deliberate propaganda intended to glorify decades of bloodshed.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bastar top cop Sundarraj makes last call to Maoists to surrender else their end is inevitable
Raipur: In a strong worded statement, Bastar range inspector general of police P Sundarraj has called out the Maoists as the last call to surrender and give up the life of violence or be ready for gruesome end. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bastar IG P Sundarraj on Tuesday warned, 'Be it Maoist commanders like Ganapathy, Devji, Sonu, Hidma, Sujata, Basadeva, Ram Chandra Reddy, or any other DVCM or local militia cadre, this is the last offer for their safe life, to surrender under the rehabilitation policy of state govt or their end is destined. Let it be noted that the end will be terrifying for all those who killed innocent villagers and also became the reason for martyrdom of security personnel. ' Police are in contact with Maoists right from top cadres to locals and many other sources who wish to leave the organization and we welcome them to join the mainstream life, IG said, adding with assurance, 'very soon many senior and lower cadres from CPI (M) are going to surrender.' In a strong rebuttal to Maoists' statement claiming that their commander Basavaraju was caught alive and killed by security forced, Bastar range inspector general of police P Sundarraj replied that the Maoist press note was 'half-baked, misleading and conspiring in nature.' P Sundarraj dismissed the Maoist statement as a desperate and misleading attempt to distort facts and manipulate public sentiment. He described the press note as half-baked and conspiratorial, crafted by a leaderless and crumbling outfit in a last-ditch effort to remain relevant. IGP Sundarraj said that the death of Basavaraju, the highest-ranking Maoist leader, represents not only a severe operational blow but also a psychological setback to the already demoralised Maoist network. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also condemned the Maoist narrative attempting to portray Basavaraju's death as a 'supreme sacrifice,' labelling it deliberate propaganda intended to glorify decades of bloodshed. 'Basavaraju was no martyr—he was the chief conspirator of a reign of terror, responsible for the deaths of countless innocent tribal civilians, including women and children, and the slaughter of hundreds of security personnel through ambushes and IED attacks. Trying to depict such a figure as a saviour of the masses is not only misleading—it is deeply offensive to the memory of those martyrs and civilians, who laid down their lives peace and prosperity of Bastar,' IG Said. According to IGP Sundarraj, the press note reflects a desperate attempt to revive the dwindling morale of Maoist cadres, whose command structure is now in tatters. The security forces, through consistent, intelligence-led operations, have left the organisation fragmented and disoriented, struggling to maintain even basic cohesion. In a significant manner IGP Bastar Range reiterated that there remains only one dignified path for the remaining Maoist cadres—to surrender, renounce violence, and reintegrate into society. The government continues to offer rehabilitation and a chance at a peaceful life, but for those who reject this path, their downfall is both inevitable and imminent. IGP further stated that the CPI (Maoist) is rapidly disintegrating, with no credible leadership and no strategic direction. Debates around Basavaraju's successor are, at this point, irrelevant.
