Bhubaneswar: Two women maoists who had surrendered earlier, got married to the life partners of their choices on Sunday. In the first, Sapnita Patamajhi (Nandini), quit left wing extremism in 2019 after working with Maoists for more than one and half years. She had surrendered before the SP, Kandhamal.
Similarly, Phulbati Usendi (Karuna) worked with Maoists for 13 years before quitting the outlawed organisation in 2021. She had surrendered before the DG Police. Both Nandini and Karuna were rehabilitated under Government schemes and earned their living with dignity.
After coming to know about their intent to get married, Kandhamal police extended support and helped in their wedding. Today, their weddings were held in the presence of police personnel, friends and relatives.
The district police of Kandhamal wishes the newly weds and urged people in the LWE movement to shun violence and join the mainstream.
