Maoist Kabir Confesses 'Pride' in Mahendra Karma Killing, Reveals Jhiram Ghati Plot

• Surrendered Maoist Kabir (Sodi Soma/Surinder) confessed to News18 his "pride" in killing Mahendra Karma during the 2013 Jhiram Ghati massacre, while regretting other deaths as "collateral."
• Kabir, a former top Maoist commander, revealed the Jhiram Ghati attack was a calculated plan, initially targeting a police convoy, but shifted to Mahendra Karma on Polit Bureau's orders.
• He claimed Karma was "evil" for bringing Salwa Judum, destroying Bastar, and causing violence, justifying his execution despite Karma's surrender during the ambush.
• Kabir, who joined the Maoist movement at 14 and spent 30 years, surrendered in December to Balaghat police, citing weakening organization, dried-up funding, and personal loss.
• He expressed regret for destroying infrastructure and now believes in the Constitution, but warned that issues like "jal, jangal, zameen" and leaders like Karma continue to fuel Naxalism.

Why It Matters: Surrendered Maoist Kabir's chilling confession sheds light on Jhiram Ghati massacre's planning and motives.