Malkangiri: A woman Maoist surrendered before the superintendent of police (SP) and Border Security Force (BSF) here on Sunday. The ultra, Lachchi Khara alias Lachhi alias Gita, was an active member of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC).
A native of Mukudipali in the cut-off Swabhimal Anchal of the district, Lachhi became active member of banned CPI (Maoist) outfit a year ago. Earlier, she was working as an active militia member of Maoist party for two years.
"Lachhi was also a member of Guma LOS and joined the Maoist organisation one year ago. Soon she realised that women cadres are being harassed by senior members of the party and decided to desert the organisation. However, she was silent apprehending attack on her family members by the ultras," said SP Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari.
"She also disclosed that remaining local cadres are trying to surrender but senior members are not allowing them by issuing death threats to their families. We appeal them to leave the path of violence and join mainstream for peaceful development of Swabhiman Anchal," the SP added.
Speaking about her life at the Maoist organisation, Lachhi said, "Women cadres are subjected to continuous physical and mental harassment and are often left neglected. I contemplated to leave the party, but there was fear in my mind that they may kill my family member."
She will get monetary assistance as per the Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of the Odisha government. It includes financial assistance for building house, pursuing studies, and getting training in a trade/ vocation of her will.
(Edited By Suryakant Jena)