Maoist Arrests in Gadchiroli: Maharashtra Police Apprehend Five with Rs. 36 Lakh Bounty

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The Maharashtra police, in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have apprehended five Maoists in Gadchiroli, allegedly planning to carry out destructive activities. The arrests follow a successful operation by the Gadchiroli Police Force, which has now arrested a total of 103 Maoists since January 2022. The Maoists have been identified as residents of Chhattisgarh: Ungi Mangru Hoyam alias Sumli, 28, Pallavi Kesa Midium alias Bundy, 19, and Deve Kosa Podiyam alias Sabita, 19. Two other accused were presented before the Juvenile Justice Board for further action due to a lack of concrete evidence regarding their age.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gadchiroli Police Force has apprehended a total of 103 Maoists since January 2022, making it a significant success in combating left-wing extremism in the region.
  • The arrested individuals are from Chhattisgarh and include Ungi Mangru Hoyam alias Sumli, 28, Pallavi Kesa Midium alias Bundy, 19, and Deve Kosa Podiyam alias Sabita, 19.
  • Two other accused were presented before the Juvenile Justice Board for further action due to a lack of concrete evidence regarding their age.
  • The Maoists were planning to carry out destructive activities and were armed with seven firearms, including one SLR rifle, one .303 rifle, three single-shot rifles, two guns, and three walkie-talkies.
  • A total reward of Rs. 36 lakh has been announced by the Maharashtra government for the capture of the Maoists.
  • The detained Maoists were brought to police headquarters in Gadchiroli for further investigation.

Statistics:

  • Twenty-three Maoists have been arrested by the Gadchiroli Police since January 2022.
  • The Maharashtra government has announced a total reward of Rs. 36 lakh for the capture of the Maoists.
  • The arrested individuals are from Chhattisgarh, which is a neighboring state to Maharashtra.
  • 103 Maoists have been arrested by the Gadchiroli Police since January 2022.
  • The Maoists were armed with seven firearms, including one SLR rifle, one .303 rifle, three single-shot rifles, two guns, and three walkie-talkies.

Sources:

  • "Gadchiroli Police Apprehend Five Maoists" by Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., 2025.