<p>Chikkamagaluru: Kotehonda Ravindra (44), who was actively involved in the Naxal movement, surrendered on Saturday.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/naxal-kotehonda-ravindra-to-surrender-today-in-chikkamagaluru-3383853">Ravindra</a>, a resident of Kotehonda in Hulagaru Bail near Kigga, Sringeri Taluk, has been living in the forests. On Friday, he arrived from Sringeri and surrendered before Superintendent of Police Vikram Amathe. He was later taken to Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj, where the formal surrender process was completed.</p><p>Speaking on the occasion, Kotehonda Ravindra stated, "I have submitted demands to the government, including the development of roads in our village, land rights for the landless, and the removal of restrictions on collecting forest produce. I was not forced to surrender; I have done so of my own free will."</p>.Maoists should abandon armed struggle, join mainstream: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.<p>Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj said, "Ravindra is classified as an 'A' category Naxal. Under the surrender package, he will receive Rs 7.5 lakh from the government. With the necessary approvals, an initial amount of Rs 3 lakh will be provided, and the remaining amount will be released in a phased manner. If he wishes, he will also be imparted with skill training. Meanwhile, the legal proceedings regarding the cases filed against him will continue."</p><p>Superintendent of Police Vikram Amathe said, "Ravindra has surrendered, and there are a total of 27 cases registered against him. He will undergo a medical examination before further legal procedures are carried out. With this, Karnataka is now Naxal-free."</p>.Intermediaries who facilitated Maoists surrender urge Karnataka govt to look into their demands.<p>Present at the event were Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer H S Keerthana, Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Committee member KP Shripal, and Shanthigagi Nagarikara Vedike representatives K L Ashok, VA Sridhar, Nagaragere Ramesh, and Ghausi Mohiyuddin.</p><p>Earlier, on January 8, a group of Naxals— Latha Mundaguru, Vanajakshi Balehole, Sundari Kuthluru, Mareppa Aroli, K Vasanth (Tamil Nadu), and T N Jisha (Kerala), had surrendered in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. They were later taken into judicial custody.</p><p>Kotehonda Ravindra, who had been separated from the group, remained uncontactable. Efforts to reach him were undertaken by the Shanthigagi Nagarikara Vedike and the Naxal Surrender Committee, leading to his surrender eventually.</p><p>So far, 21 Naxals have surrendered in Karnataka. Ravindra was involved in Naxal activities in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu and had remained underground since 2007. There are 13 cases against him in Chikkamagaluru.</p>
<p>Chikkamagaluru: Kotehonda Ravindra (44), who was actively involved in the Naxal movement, surrendered on Saturday.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/naxal-kotehonda-ravindra-to-surrender-today-in-chikkamagaluru-3383853">Ravindra</a>, a resident of Kotehonda in Hulagaru Bail near Kigga, Sringeri Taluk, has been living in the forests. On Friday, he arrived from Sringeri and surrendered before Superintendent of Police Vikram Amathe. He was later taken to Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj, where the formal surrender process was completed.</p><p>Speaking on the occasion, Kotehonda Ravindra stated, "I have submitted demands to the government, including the development of roads in our village, land rights for the landless, and the removal of restrictions on collecting forest produce. I was not forced to surrender; I have done so of my own free will."</p>.Maoists should abandon armed struggle, join mainstream: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.<p>Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj said, "Ravindra is classified as an 'A' category Naxal. Under the surrender package, he will receive Rs 7.5 lakh from the government. With the necessary approvals, an initial amount of Rs 3 lakh will be provided, and the remaining amount will be released in a phased manner. If he wishes, he will also be imparted with skill training. Meanwhile, the legal proceedings regarding the cases filed against him will continue."</p><p>Superintendent of Police Vikram Amathe said, "Ravindra has surrendered, and there are a total of 27 cases registered against him. He will undergo a medical examination before further legal procedures are carried out. With this, Karnataka is now Naxal-free."</p>.Intermediaries who facilitated Maoists surrender urge Karnataka govt to look into their demands.<p>Present at the event were Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer H S Keerthana, Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Committee member KP Shripal, and Shanthigagi Nagarikara Vedike representatives K L Ashok, VA Sridhar, Nagaragere Ramesh, and Ghausi Mohiyuddin.</p><p>Earlier, on January 8, a group of Naxals— Latha Mundaguru, Vanajakshi Balehole, Sundari Kuthluru, Mareppa Aroli, K Vasanth (Tamil Nadu), and T N Jisha (Kerala), had surrendered in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. They were later taken into judicial custody.</p><p>Kotehonda Ravindra, who had been separated from the group, remained uncontactable. Efforts to reach him were undertaken by the Shanthigagi Nagarikara Vedike and the Naxal Surrender Committee, leading to his surrender eventually.</p><p>So far, 21 Naxals have surrendered in Karnataka. Ravindra was involved in Naxal activities in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu and had remained underground since 2007. There are 13 cases against him in Chikkamagaluru.</p>