Seek help if you have Covid: Cops to Maoists

Hyderabad: For the first time, state police have appealed to Covid-19 affected Maoists to approach police for medical help. The appeal has come from the police of Maoist affected Bhadradri Kothagudem district.

Senior police officials of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district have appealed to Covid-19 affected Maoists to approach the police for medical help, offering best possible medical aid.

“We have heard that some of the Maoist party members including a few leaders operating in Telangana-Chattisgarh border areas and Dandakaranya special zonal committee are suffering from Covid-19. If they need medical help, they can approach the police,” Kothagudem SP Sunil Dutt said.

As per the information of police, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member Sujata along with few others have been affected with Covid-19. “Top leadership of Maoist party get dedicated medical attention but the lower rung suffers a lot. We appeal to the lower rung Maoist party workers to join the mainstream if the leadership tries to prevent them from seeking medical help for Covid-19. We will provide all possible assistance including medical aid,” the SP said.


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