As per the reports, a large number of Maoists died due to Covid-19 in Jharkhand and other states. In this instance, Jharkhand police have put forward to help the ailing Maoists by offering medical aid to them after they surrender. They will also be provided with Covid jabs easily, police said.
Jharkhand Police IG (operations) spokesperson AV Homkar said, “Again I appeal, especially, to those who have lost track and joined Maoist cadres if they have any kind of medical problem or any complication related to covid, they must inform the local SP or police station and surrender. Their treatment will be done by the police department.” Homkar further added, “It has been our effort if anybody comes to us with their problem or ailment, all facilities are provided to them including medical care.”
After the report disclosed that many Maoist cadres were infected with covid-19 and could not avail proper treatment as they lack resources, then the police offered to help them. Further added, they were also forced to take treatment by the local quacks due to the fear of getting seized. The official release from the Central Committee of CPI (Maoists) reported that almost 160 cadres from all over the country died due to several reasons including covid in last year.
The spokespersons added, “We are trying to confirm the figures from various agencies about the damage caused by Covid to the Maoist cadres in Jharkhand.” Homkar added, out of 1000 Maoists, more than 900 Maoist placed in different jails of Jharkhand have already been vaccinated.
