Six Naxalites surrender to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Six Naxalites surrendered before Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence, Krishna, in Bengaluru. The surrender, facilitated under tight police security, is seen as a significant step toward integrating them into mainstream society.

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The group includes Latha from Mundugaru, Vanajakshi from Balehole, Sundari from Kuntalur, Marappa Aroli from Raichur, Vasantha, and N. Jisha. These individuals, once active in the Naxal movement, chose to abandon their guerrilla lifestyle for peace after years of conflict in forested regions.

Initially, the group was scheduled to surrender before Chikkamagaluru District Collector Meena Nagaraj and senior police officials. However, en route to the District Collector’s office, they changed their plans and opted to surrender in Bengaluru. The move is said to reflect the assurances provided by CM Siddaramaiah, who pledged support for their reintegration into society.

Sources indicate the decision was influenced by the recent encounter of senior Naxal leader Vikram Gowda, which shocked the group and led to a reevaluation of their path. Accompanied by members of the Civil Forum for Peace, the surrender underscores efforts to bring such individuals back into mainstream life while addressing the socio-political roots of Naxalism.

The government’s support for their reintegration signals a commitment to fostering peace and reducing insurgency in the region.