Odisha: Maoist carrying Rs. 5L reward on his head surrenders
(PTI desk)
A Maoist, carrying Rs. 5 lakh reward on his head and involved in many crimes, has surrendered before the police at Koraput, a senior police officer said today. Dhananjaya Gope alias Sudheer (27) of Malkangiri district surrendered before DIG (South-Western Range) Himansu Lal yesterday in Koraput. Gope was allegedly involved in at least 27 crimes including the killing of many civilians. Read more.
Gope will be provided monetary assistance, rehabilitation under state policy
Apart from killing civilians, Gope's crimes included burning of road construction machines, blasting of a block office and firing at security personnel. The Maoist was carrying a cash reward of Rs. 5 lakh announced by Odisha government, said the officer. Following his surrender, Gope will be provided monetary assistance and will be rehabilitated under the Surrender and Rehabilitation policy of the state government.
Gope had joined the outlawed CPI(Maoist) in 2009
Gope surrendered and expressed the desire to return to the social mainstream, the officer said. He had joined the outlawed CPI(Maoist) in 2009 and was working for the Kalimela Area Committee of Malkangiri Division under Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC).
