The surrenders in other states have prompted MP to introduce a draft ‘Maoist Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy’, in the process underlining the inadequacies of its existing 1997 version. It is also, as one source put it, a reflection of the competitive spirit between states affected by left-wing extremism (LWE) when it comes to getting Maoists to surrender. A number of such states—including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra—have tweaked their surrender policies after the Centre’s 2014 Maoist Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy was unveiled, but with mixed success.
The draft policy begins by listing out the benefits and eligibility norms, and this includes both residents of MP and outsiders ‘engaged in illegal activities’. It promises payment of Rs 5 lakh or the reward carried by the Maoist operative—whichever is higher—to him/ her. Besides this, an additional amount will be given for surrendered arms and ammunition. There is also a provision for amnesty for past crimes. Drawing from the Odisha, AP and Telangana policies, the onus on providing information pertaining to other Maoist members, source of finance, arms and ammunition would be on the surrendered operative. A state-level committee will conduct the screening and decide whether the surrender should be accepted or not but unlike, say, in Odisha, there will be no grading of operatives.
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