Policewomen present relatives of those killed in Maoist violence with shawls on Sunday. Courtesy: IPRD, Jharkhand Policewomen present relatives of those killed in Maoist violence with shawls on Sunday. Courtesy: IPRD, JharkhandIn a first initiative of its kind anywhere in areas affected by left-wing extremism (LWE) across the country, police and district administration in Jharkhand’s Simdega district held a meet involving families of Maoist cadres and victims of LWE violence. Family of another sub-zonal commander, Santosh Bhokta, also assured that they will appeal to Maoists to lay down arms. IG (CRPF) Sanjay Anand said: “We are expecting that such a meet would have a deep impact as far as creating awareness against violence is concerned.

Source: Indian Express September 25, 2016 20:03 UTC