Maoist with Rs 1.5 Lakh Bounty Arrested in Maharashtra Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Police arrested Dilip Motiram Pendam, a known Maoist with a bounty of Rs 1.5 lakh on his head. Pendam was apprehended in the Bhamragad region while suspiciously wandering among villages and woodlands. He is accused of crimes such as laying claymore mines and pressure cooker bombs to attack security forces and steal their guns and ammo.
Police Launch Voter Awareness Campaign in Naxal-Affected Gadchiroli
To increase voter turnout, the police in the Naxal-affected district of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, have launched a public awareness campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The campaign aims to educate locals about the importance of voting and to achieve 100% voter turnout in the area. To ensure a peaceful polling process, a large police presence has been deployed in the area. Authorities have advised individuals, particularly those in Naxal-affected areas, to use their right to vote fearlessly.
Security Measures in Place to Address Naxal Threats
Police officers have been stationed to protect voters, particularly those affiliated with the government, thereby expediting the voting process. The community has responded positively to efforts to facilitate home voting for seniors and people with disabilities (PwDs).
Maharashtra’s Electoral Significance
Maharashtra, with 48 Lok Sabha seats, has significant electoral power. The state will hold the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in five phases, from April 19 to May 20, with the results released on June 4.
