Team News Riveting
Raipur, September 22
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the successful operation carried out by security forces in Narayanpur district’s Abujhmad region, describing it as a decisive achievement in Chhattisgarh’s fight against Naxalism.
The Chief Minister said that during the encounter between security forces and Maoists in the Abhujhmad area, two rebels carrying rewards of Rs 40 lakh each were neutralised. “This success is not only a decisive step towards the end of Naxalism but also a boost to the ongoing process of peace, security and development in Chhattisgarh,” he noted.
Congratulating the personnel involved in the operation, Chief Minister Shri Sai lauded their courage and commitment, saying it is because of their bravery and dedication that the state is marching swiftly on the path of peace and progress.
CM Sai further said that under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the end of Naxalism now appears closer and more certain than ever before. Expressing confidence, he asserted that the resolve to achieve a Naxal-free India will surely be realised by March 2026.
The preliminary identification confirmed that the neutralised Maoists were Central Committee Members Raju Dada alias Katta Ramachandra Reddy, 63, resident of Karimnagar in Telangana and Kosa Dada alias Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy, 67, resident of Karimnagar, police said.
Further details regarding the criminal records and rewards declared on them by other states and agencies are being collected, the police said.
Both Central Committee members, Raju Dada and Kosa Dada, were active in the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee for over three decades and were masterminds behind numerous violent incidents, leading to the martyrdom of security personnel and loss of innocent civilian lives in the region.
The search of the encounter site led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one INSAS rifle, one BGL launcher, a large cache of explosives, Maoist literature, and daily-use materials.
Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P., stated that decisive operations against the banned Maoist outfit have delivered a major setback to the organisation. Despite difficult terrain and adverse weather, the police and security forces in Bastar remain steadfast in their commitment, working in line with the vision of the Government of India, the Government of Chhattisgarh, and the aspirations of the people of Bastar.
IGP Bastar once again appealed to Maoist cadres and their leadership to accept the reality that the Maoist movement is nearing its end. He emphasised that it is high time they realise there is no alternative but to shun violence, return to the mainstream, and avail the protection and benefits of the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the Government.
