Kanker: A Maoist couple, who has been infected by COVID-19, surrendered before Kanker Police in Chhattisgarh and they will reportedly be provided treatment free of cost.
Earlier, the Chhattisgarh Police had announced that those Maoists suffering from COVID-19 will be provided treatment free of cost and no case will be registered against them.
Following this, two hardcore Maoist cadres- Arjun Tati and Lakshmi Pada, today surrendered before Bastar IG P. Sundarraj.
According to sources, the Maoist couple was active in the Pratapur Area Committee in Kanker district of the neighbouring district. Both got infected a few days ago and after failing to recover, they decided to surrender
Reportedly, the Maoist couple has been sent to a Covid Hospital for treatment after being tested positive for COVID-19.
Yesterday, Odisha’s Malkangiri District SP Rishikesh Khilari had appealed to the Maoists who have been infected by COVID-19 to surrender. he also assured them that no case will be registered against them and they will be provided treatment free of cost.