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Low morale, attractive government schemes worry Gadchiroli Naxals

Cops in Gadchiroli stumble upon letter written by Maoist to top comrade expressing concerns about weakening of movement

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The letter, believed to be written by a Naxal to a top woman comrade, was recovered by security forces in Gadchiroli
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Be it the show of strength or winning hearts, the state government seems to have got the upper hand in its fight against the Maoists. A letter believed to be written by a Naxal to a top woman comrade, recovered by security forces following an offensive in Gadchiroli, talks of dwindling morale of the cadre and government schemes luring the tribals.

In the past five months, at least 13 Naxals have surrendered before the police in Kotami area of Gadchiroli. One of the major setbacks suffered by the Reds, as per the letter, has been setting up of a new police post in Gadchiroli. dna has a copy of the letter.

Sources said that an exchange of fire had recently taken place between the cops and Naxals in Raman Tola area (near Chhatisgarh border) in the proximity of Kasansur village of Etapalli taluka. While the rebels managed to flee, the police laid their hands on some ammunition and a handwritten letter meant to be delivered to a senior female commander.

"The letter is written by a local Naxal commander. Though it is addressed to one Comrade Mausi, we suspect it was meant for Narmada Aaka, who is a big Naxal leader and has been a guiding light for the Gadchiroli movement for Maoists. Narmada Aaka is currently believed to be hiding in the jungles of Abujhmad in Chhattisgarh," said an officer involved in counterinsurgency operations in Gadchiroli.

To evade electronic surveillance, the officer said, Maoists mostly communicate through letters which change several hands before reaching the actual recipient. "A courier from Raman Tota would have been tasked to deliver the letter to Abujhmad, but due to police firing the naxals would have left the letter behind."

In the letter, the police has been addressed as 'dushman' (enemy). It mentions police patrolling in Kotami post, which is around 15km from a Maoist stronghold in Chhattisgarh – considered a hub of Naxal activities. To weaken their influence, the police department had opened the post five months ago.

"Humare andolan ko khatam karne ke liye yeh sarkar rang rangi aayojan karke janta ke andar lalach bhar rahi hai (In order to put our movement to an end, the government is implementing colourful schemes to create greed among the people)," the letter states.

Sandip Patil, superintendent of police, Gadchiroli, said the Naxals are feeling the pinch, thanks to the Kotami post. "They know that we have entered their area. While 13 Naxals have surrendered in the past five months, we have also increased public contact by organising Jan Jagran Melava of locals and making locals aware about the benefits of government schemes."

The senior officer added, "The letter is a testimony to our efforts and the fact that their morale has taken a beating."

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