In a historic development, Karnataka witnessed its most significant Naxal surrender to date. On Wednesday, six top Naxal operatives, including members from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, surrendered to the Chikkamagaluru district authorities.
Among the defectors, four are from Karnataka: Mundagaaru Latha, Sundari, Jayanna, and Vanajakshi. The remaining two, Jisha from Kerala and K. Vasanth alias Ramesh from Tamil Nadu, had evaded capture for years. Combined, these individuals face an alarming number of legal charges, with Latha alone implicated in 85 cases, Sundari in 71, and Jayanna in 50.
Latha, a prominent figure in the Naxal network, has cases filed against her across multiple states. Similarly, Sundari and Jayanna are linked to several violent activities. Vasanth, representing Tamil Nadu, is accused in eight cases, while Jisha from Kerala has 17 allegations against her. Additionally, all six are under investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which will further interrogate them post-surrender.
The surrender was carried out under the guidance of Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police Vikram Amte, with Western Zone Inspector General Amit Singh providing oversight. A special team, led by Koppal DYSP Balaji Singh, played a pivotal role in facilitating the process, reflecting the state’s commitment to reintegrating Naxals into society.
The accused will appear before a special court in Bengaluru later today, initiating judicial proceedings. Chikkamagaluru, a recurring hotspot for such surrenders, hopes this milestone will pave the way for enduring peace in the region.
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