Police officials outlined security measures, rehabilitation programmes for surrendered Maoist cadres and infrastructure projects aimed at transforming Maoist-affected villages in Telangana.
Police officials highlighted security measures, the rehabilitation of surrendered Maoist cadres and development initiatives in Maoist-affected villages at a media workshop on “Naxal Mukt Bharat” organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Kothagudem on Friday.
Superintendent of police, SIB, Ch. Sindhu Sharma and Bhadradri Kothagudem SP B. Rohith Raju interacted with journalists and described changing ground realities in areas formerly affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). Ch. Sindhu Sharma spoke about the history of Naxalism, its violence and its impact on development. She outlined strategies to tackle LWE, the sacrifices made by police personnel, and initiatives for the surrender and rehabilitation of cadres.
B. Rohith Raju highlighted welfare and infrastructure initiatives aimed at transforming Maoist-affected villages. These include mobile healthcare services, road connectivity to border areas, solar street lights, educational and sports facilities, community halls and counselling services. PIB Hyderabad joint director Dr Manas Krishnakanth highlighted the role of the Vartalap programme in strengthening interaction between the government and the media.
