Two women Maoists give up arms in East Godavari

Kakinada: Two women Maoists of Kalimela Dalam area committee under Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee, surrendered before the East Godavari police on Saturday. The woman were identified as Maadi Santi alias Rashmita, 25 of Cherukuguda village in Malkangiri district of Odisha and Chodi Lakke alias Urmila, 30 of Suddakonda village of Malkangiri district. 

They were associated with the Maoist activities for more than a decade. While Santi served as area committee member Lakke served as  dalam  member.  Speaking to media, East Godavari SP Vishal Gunni said that Santi involved in seven offences including exchange of fire in 2007 at Rajulakonda in which one SOG constable was killed.  Lakke was involved in several offences including the killing of a road contractor and burning of a truck at Rajagiri village in Odisha.
The SP said that Lakke surrendered to police along with .32 pistol. The SP said the reward and rehabilitation package will  be announced as per norms of Odisha government.