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Raipur, Oct 30 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against Maoist violence, security forces arrested seven Maoist operatives in separate operations conducted by Usur and Ilmidi police stations in Bijapur district.
The arrests follow the brutal killings of two villagers whom the Maoists suspected of being police informers.
On October 1, Bhima Madkam, a resident of Pujarikanker of Usoor police station area, was killed by Maoists by cutting him with a sickle and a knife.
Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of Usoor police, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalions and a CoBRA unit launched a prompt operation, which led to the arrest of five Maoist cadres directly involved in the murder.
Police officials on Thursday said those arrested include Renga Pidga alias Gundam, Hadma Kaka, Shankar Esam alias Golem, Madkam Budhra and Sodhi Anda – all associated with local Maoist Sangham and militia units. Sharp weapons used in the murder have been recovered from the accused.
In a parallel operation, Ilmidi police in coordination with the 9th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force nabbed two Maoists from Muzalkanker village.
The two—Mahendra Mitcha and Laxman Kursam—were allegedly involved in the murder of 40-year-old villager Satyam Punem, who was a victim of similar suspicion of being a police informer by Maoists.
The two arrested men were identified as militia members operating in the area, officials said.
The coordinated action reflects the growing synergy between local police and central paramilitary forces in countering Maoist violence.
Officials said the arrests were possible through accurate intelligence and courageous field action in hostile territory.
“All seven accused have been produced before the court after due legal procedures,” officials said.
The arrests are expected to significantly hamper Maoist operations in the region and send a strong message against targeting of civilians. These operations underline the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protect innocent lives and dismantle Maoist networks that thrive on fear and coercion.
As security forces intensify their operations, the arrests are an important step towards restoring peace and trust among tribal communities in Bijapur.
–IANS
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