Jhiram Valley Massacre: Surrendered Naxalite Kabir Reveals Chilling Details of Mahendra Karma's Killing

• Surrendered Naxalite Kabir, a key accused in the 2013 Jhiram Valley massacre, revealed exclusive details about the attack's planning and execution in an interview with News18.
• Kabir stated the attack was a planned operation, initially targeting a police convoy, but shifted to eliminate Congress leader Mahendra Karma after receiving intelligence of his presence.
• The directive to kill Mahendra Karma came from the CPI (Maoist) Central Committee; the initial plan was a 'Jan Adalat', but security forces' firing escalated it into a bloody massacre.
• Kabir controversially expressed pride in Karma's killing, justifying it by accusing Karma of devastating Bastar through Salwa Judum, but admitted internal debate over collateral damage.
• After 30 years in the jungle, Kabir surrendered due to security operations, funding issues, and personal loss, now seeking to work within the system while warning of continued struggle over land, forest, and water issues.

Why It Matters: Surrendered Naxalite Kabir's revelations expose the planned nature and internal conflicts behind the Jhiram Valley massacre.