Eighteen surrendered Maoists, experts in improvised explosive devices (IEDs), have been inducted to train security personnel at the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare (CTJW) College in Chhattisgarh's Kanker. The initiative aims to enhance the operational preparedness and tactical capability of security forces in anti-Maoist operations.
The training will include practical insights into Maoist tactics such as IED fabrication methods, placement strategies, and triggering mechanisms used in forested terrain.
The 18 surrendered Maoists were identified across Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur, and Narayanpur districts and will be sent to the training facility in Kanker. A nodal officer has been appointed to coordinate the selection process and ensure the individuals report to the training centre.
Bastar inspector general of police (IGP) P Sundarraj said the skill-based profiling of surrendered cadres provides valuable insights into their operational roles and helps shape strategies for rehabilitation and monitoring.
The move is part of a broader effort to integrate surrendered cadres into capacity-building initiatives and gain deeper insight into Maoist operational methods.
