From Booby Traps To Telemedicine, Gadchiroli Police Docs Bring Nagpur’s Specialists To Abujmarh Tribals The once impenetrable Abujmarh hills, historically known as the rugged and booby-trapped former headquarters of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), are undergoing a significant transformation in approach by security forces. No longer solely focused on combat operations against Maoist insurgents, these forces have repurposed their deep-seated presence in the region into a unique platform for delivering essential healthcare services to the tribal communities. Forward operating bases (FOBs) that once served as military outposts are now functioning as health hubs, bridging a critical gap in medical access for the indigenous population. This shift marks a strategic pivot by the Nagpur police and paramilitary units, leveraging their longstanding access to remote areas. Superintendent of Police (SP) M Ramesh highlighted that the integration of medical services into security operations has created an unprecedented opportunity to address healthcare disparities. “Our teams of police and paramilitary doctors are already supporting FOB-based health camps, gram bhets, and weekly bazaars,” he explained. “With telemedicine, even complex cases can now be reviewed live by Nagpur’s top specialists without forcing tribals to travel hundreds of kilometres.” The initiative’s most significant innovation lies in its use of the e-sanjeevani telemedicine platform, which connects local health workers with specialists in Nagpur’s leading hospitals. Patients identified during mobile health camps are instantly linked to super-specialists, enabling real-time consultations and treatment planning.#nagpur_police #people_s_liberty_guerrilla_army #abujmarh_hills #e_sanjeevani_telemedicine #sp_mr_ramesh
Finally, there’s light! G’chiroli hamlet aglow for the 1st time Nagpur: Tumarkothi, a hamlet once shrouded in darkness due to Maoist insurgency, has finally received electricity after decades of isolation. The electrification of Gadchiroli village, a region historically controlled by the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), marks a significant shift from conflict to development. This milestone was achieved through coordinated efforts between Maharashtra police and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), with the initiative aligned with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s March 31 deadline to eliminate Maoist influence. The village, located on the foothills of Abujmarh—the former Maoist headquarters—had remained disconnected from essential infrastructure since India’s independence. Maoist forces had booby-trapped the area, preventing government access and leaving tribals without electricity, education, healthcare, or roads. For generations, villagers relied on kerosene lamps for lighting, a stark reminder of their prolonged subjugation. The electrification drive, supervised by Gadchiroli SP M Ramesh and additional SP Karrthik Madhira, involved the installation of power lines and the distribution of free LED bulbs, wiring, and electrical materials to residents. Police teams worked alongside MSEDCL engineers to overcome challenges posed by the dense Dandakaranya forests and poor connectivity. The effort was part of a broader strategy to restore administrative control and infrastructure in the region. Additional SP Madhira highlighted the turning point in December 2025, when police established a station in Tumarkothi within 24 hours, despite logistical and security hurdles.#maharashtra_police #misedcl #amit_shah #people_s_liberty_guerrilla_army #gadchiroli_village
Six Maoists surrender in Kanker, rehab push gathers pace in Bastar Six Maoist cadres, including five from the Rajnandgaon–Kanker border division and one from the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), have surrendered to police in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The cadres, who were active in the border region, have opted to abandon violence and join the mainstream. The surrendered individuals include area committee members Mangesh Podiyami, Ganesh VK, Mangti Jurri, Hidme Markam (alias Sunita), and Raje, along with PPCM-level cadre Swaroopa Usendi of PLGA company five. Police confirmed that the cadres handed over three firearms, including an SLR and two .303 rifles. Authorities stated that the surrendered cadres provided critical information, enabling efforts to connect with other active Maoists in the region and encourage them to disengage from violence. The police emphasized that formal rehabilitation procedures, including reintegration into society and the official transfer of weapons, will follow established policies. Bastar range Inspector General P Sundarraj reiterated his appeal to remaining Maoist cadres to abandon violence and return to mainstream life, assuring them of government support under the rehabilitation framework. Officials noted that over 2,700 Maoist cadres have joined the mainstream in the past 26 months under the surrender and rehabilitation policy. The ongoing drive reflects a significant shift in the region’s conflict dynamics, with authorities focusing on de-radicalization and reintegration rather than confrontation. The Kanker district police chief, Nikhil Rakhecha, highlighted the cadres’ decision to end their involvement in militant activities as a positive development for regional stability.#maoists #rajnandgaon_kanker #people_s_liberty_guerrilla_army #bastar #kanker_district
