Three hardcore Maoists, including one who was involved in Burkapal ambush attack wherein 25 police jawans were killed in 2017, gave up arms, police said here on Friday.
They were identified as Kartami Vaga alias Badal alias Basant hailing from Kuknar region, Madkal Kamli of Aranpur and Madkam Beeju of Tongpal.
“Basant was deputy commander of Maoist platoon number 26 and had also worked as LGS (local guerrilla squad) commander in Katekalyan region. He carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head,” a press release issued by the police said.
Likewise, Madkam Kamli was commander of Maoist training team and had also worked as militia commander. State government had declared a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head, police said.
In the same way Madkam Beeju was member of section B of Maoist platoon number 24 and had a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, police informed.
Badal was part of Maoist team that had carried out deadly attack on police party in 2017 at Burkapal wherein 25 police jawans had died. He had also killed two surrendered Naxals in 2018 and 2019, police mentioned.
In 2016 he had killed two villagers one each at Sautanar and Kummakoleng village. Badal was also involved in incidents like IED blast and firing on police party.
According to police, Madkam Kamli had joined Maoist groups in 2010 and in 2012 actively participated in attack on police patrolling vehicle at Kirandul.
Madkma Beeju was also involved in different attacks on police party, police added.