North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The campaign being run against Naxalites in Jharkhand has got another big success. Two big commanders of the banned Naxalite organization Third Presentation Committee (TPC) have recently surrendered before the police and CRPF. Those who surrendered include Zonal Commander Naresh Ganjhu alias Deepak Singh, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh and Sub-Zonal Commander Shyam Kishore Ganjhu, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh.
The surrender of these two is being considered a big success for the police because both of them had committed many violent incidents and were synonymous with terror in the area.
Who are these two Naxalites and why is their surrender important?
Naresh Ganjhu alias Deepak Singh: Naresh Ganjhu was the zonal commander of TPC and the government had declared a reward of Rs 10 lakh on him. He was the main accused in the case of murder of four policemen at Lukaiya turn of Chandwa police station area of Latehar. This incident shook the entire state. Naresh was involved in Naxalite activities since the age of 18 and more than 16 serious cases are registered against him.
Shyam Kishore Ganjhu: Shyam Kishore was the sub-zonal commander of TPC and had a reward of Rs 5 lakh. He has also been involved in many Naxalite incidents and used to collect levy (extortion) for the organization.
The return of these two to the mainstream is being considered an important step in the fight against Naxalism. Police officials say that influenced by the government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy ‘Nayi Disha-A Nayi Initiative’ and due to the ever-increasing pressure from the police, both of them decided to lay down their arms.
How did this surrender happen?
Latehar SP Anjani Anjan said that the police was in constant touch with the families of these Naxalites and was explaining to them about the policies of the government. The efforts of the police bore fruit and both of them decided to return to the mainstream of society. During the surrender, both of them also handed over one AK-47 rifle, one INSAS rifle and several live cartridges to the police.
Police message to misguided youth
On this occasion, the police officers have also appealed to other misguided youth of the area to leave the path of violence and return to the mainstream. He said that the surrender policy of the government gives them a chance to live a normal life and the administration will help them in every possible way. The police campaign will be intensified against those who do not lay down their arms.
This surrender not only shows the growing influence of the police, but also shows how the back of Naxalism can be broken through right policies and communication.
