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Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-PLGA Head Helps Commandos Navigate IEDs, Storm Abujmarh
1 2 3 Nagpur: In the booby-trapped hills of Abujmarh, once the impregnable stronghold of Maoists, a new dynamic is reshaping the battle against the guerrillas. Giridhar, a former commander of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Company No. 10 has emerged as a pivotal figure in the security forces' mission to dismantle the Maoist fortress, said an official source. Giridhar, who surrendered before CM Devendra Fadnavis along with his wife last year, has transitioned to a key asset with his intimate knowledge of Maoist camps, routes, exit points, hiding places, and locations of deadly booby traps and spike holes in Abujmarh and its adjoining areas. His inputs have been instrumental in fine-tuning ground-level commando operations in treacherous terrain, said top sources. "After leading the PLGA for three decades, Giridhar's contributions have been critical in Gadchiroli and neighbouring Chhattisgarh, where the fight against Maoism has intensified," an official said. Their strategic deployment in operations has helped leverage their expertise in guerrilla warfare. Beyond providing tactical intelligence, these ex-Maoists play a crucial role in identifying the bodies of neutralised Maoists after encounters, as most Maoist cadres lack recent photographs or verifiable records. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Giridhar, in particular, has been summoned multiple times to Chhattisgarh to assist in this task. This week, Giridhar participated in a police-organised blood donation camp in Gadchiroli, joining 330 other such donors. Sources indicate he has shared critical details on Maoist strategies, military techniques, arms training, and artillery information with Gadchiroli police. This intelligence significantly enhanced effectiveness of operations at ground zero, allowing security forces to anticipate and counter Maoist tactics. Giridhar's insights also helped in planning operations that minimise risks to personnel, a key factor in a region where ambushes & IEDs remain constant threats. Giridhar's personal journey is equally noteworthy. After Giridhar's surrender, his marriage was solemnised in the presence of chief minister Fadnavis, symbolising a new chapter in his life last week. His transformation from a Maoist commander to a state collaborator reflects the broader success of rehabilitation programmes for surrendered cadres. Over the past two years, approximately 60 Maoists surrendered before Gadchiroli police under SP Neelotpal. While senior officials remain tight-lipped about the specifics of how former Maoists are utilised, sources confirm that their clandestine involvement has saved commandos in Abujmarh's unforgiving terrain. Chhattisgarh, too, recognised the value of former Maoists, inducting some of them into its security forces.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Banks told to sanction SHG loans via digital MCP
Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar instructed bankers to sanction loans to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Annual Livelihood Plan through the digital Micro Credit Plan (MCP) system. He chaired the District Level Bankers Committee (DCC) meeting on Friday at the District Collectorate, and was joined by RBI LDM Giridhar, LDM Guntur Ravi Kumar, Union Bank Regional Head Samanji Sharma, and officials from various banks. Speaking on the occasion, he outlined the importance of implementing the Annual Livelihood Plan and ensuring that digital MCP channels are utilised effectively to support SHGs. He highlighted that Tirupati, being an educational hub with several universities, must prioritise the sanctioning of education loans as part of financial inclusion efforts. He also reviewed the PMEGP scheme, stressing that all sanctioned units should be grounded promptly. He pointed out delays in loan disbursal by some private banks and urged them to act without further postponements. He directed all bankers to meet the defined lending targets without fail. With forecasts indicating heavy rainfall in the district, the latter urged bankers to pay special attention to crop loans, particularly for tenant farmers holding cultivation cards, and to ensure timely disbursal. He also underlined the need for financial literacy initiatives, instructing banks to organise special camps to raise public awareness about digital transactions under the Financial Literacy Programme. Following the meeting, the Collector, along with RBI LDM Giridhar and Union Bank Regional Head Samanji Sharma, released the Tirupati District Annual Credit Plan 2025–26. The meeting was also attended by NABARD DDM Sunil, DRDA PD Sobhan Babu, MEPMA PD Ravindra, and several senior bank officials.
