14 Surrendered Maoists Undergo Sterilisation Reversal Surgeries In a notable step toward rehabilitation, Gadchiroli Police conducted sterilisation reversal surgeries for 14 surrendered Maoists aged 23 to 40, aiming to aid their reintegration into mainstream society. The initiative, part of a broader effort to support former insurgents, has seen 50 beneficiaries to date, with 13 of the earlier 36 cases resulting in successful pregnancies. The procedures, carried out on March 21 at SEARCH Foundation’s Maa Danteshwari Hospital in Chatgaon, Dhanora tehsil, were supervised by medical experts and resulted in the discharge of all patients by March 24. The surgeries, which have a reported success rate of 40%, enable recipients to begin family planning within three months, though sexual activity is advised to resume only after 72 hours of recovery. Officials emphasized that the initiative addresses the social challenges faced by surrendered Maoists, who previously had limited personal choices due to enforced sterilization during their insurgency. The procedures were part of Project Sanjeevani, a collaborative effort between Gadchiroli Police and the SEARCH Foundation, led by Superintendent of Police Neelotpal. The medical team included renowned experts such as Padma Shri Dr Abhay Bang and Dr Rani Bang, along with district civil surgeon Dr Varsha Lahade and specialists from Lilavati Hospital and Gadchiroli District General Hospital. Project Sanjeevani extends beyond medical care, offering skill training, employment opportunities, housing support, and access to government welfare schemes.#gadchiroli_police #search_foundation #maa_danteshwari_hospital #project_sanjeevani #neelotpal
