The Maoist party cadre who gave up arms and joined the mainstream have appealed to their former comrades to follow them and come out of the party.
The surrendered naxals ‘Tech’ Madhu, Shanigarapu Uma and others said they are happy with the rehabilitation package offered by the government and wanted the other underground cadre to make use of the same to build a good life.
A meeting of the surrendered naxals was held at the district police office here on Friday.
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Collector Vakati Karuna, Superintendent of Police A.K. Jha, OSD Sanpreeth Singh and other officials attended the event and interacted with the surrendered naxals. They also interacted with the parents of underground cadre.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Karuna said it is good to have an ideal to do good to the society. However, means are also important. In a democratic set up, one could succeed in doing well to the society in acceptable method. We find youngsters doing their bit helping the underprivileged. We find the RTI activists doing wonders awakening people. There are several instances and methods to serve society than taking up arms, she opined.
Mr. Jha asked the underground cadre to introspect and give up arms. It was always better to serve parents first and build a life before embarking upon helping others. The Telangana government has announced special packages to the surrendered Maoists. This is an opportunity to come out and settle down in society, he appealed.
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The SP said the underground cadre could approach any police or revenue officials without any fear. We are here to help you, he said.
Parents of Maoist KKW secretary Yapa Narayana alias Haribhushan, Chhattisgarh platoon commander Sunil’s mother Susheelamma, Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar’s mother Padigamma and others urged their children to give up arms.