Maoist Gang Stages Armed Demonstration In Kerala’s Aralam Village, Triggers Investigation
In a shocking incident in Kerala’s Aralam village, an 11-member Maoist gang staged an armed demonstration, sparking an investigation by the local authorities. The group, consisting of nine identified members and two others yet to be identified, showcased their weapons with local residents reporting that all members wielded guns, including a machine gun. The incident took place in Keezhpally Vietnam, within the Aralam grama panchayat, and has raised concerns about the presence of Maoists in the area.
The Kerala Police’s anti-Maoist force Thunderbolts has been actively involved in identifying and locating the members of the gang. They have successfully identified nine individuals, including gang leader C.P. Moidheen and four others named Kavita, Vikramgowda, Manoj, and Suresh. Special efforts are underway to locate the remaining two members, one of whom is believed to be a woman.
The Aralam police have registered a case against the gang under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as well as the Arms Act. The charges center around the gang’s organization of the demonstration using weapons and their spread of Maoist ideology. The police are taking these charges seriously and are closely investigating the matter. Additionally, they are examining the possibility of Maoist infiltration among workers in the region, given the ongoing crisis on the farm.
During the incident, the group visited Vietnam Town and spent approximately half an hour there. They purchased materials from a shop belonging to Abdul Rahman before putting up posters advocating for the capture of Aralam farm. The posters emphasized that the workers on the farm are not slaves but owners, and that the farm belongs to tribals. The posters were attributed to the CPI Maoist Kabani Area Samiti.
The police have attached great importance to these posters, as they provide potential insights into the motivations and intentions of the gang. They have launched an extensive investigation, including inspections carried out by a team led by Irrity ASP Taposh Basumatary and Aralam sub-inspector V.V. Sreejesh.
The incident has caused concern among local residents, who are now eager for a swift resolution to the investigation. The police are working diligently to identify and apprehend the remaining two members of the gang, ensuring the safety and security of the community.
The presence of such a Maoist gang in Kerala has raised questions about the overall security situation in the region. It is crucial for the authorities to remain vigilant and continue their efforts to eradicate such threats to maintain peace and stability for all residents.
