Collector Mrunal Meena's Video Inspires Naxalite Surrender in Balaghat

• On December 6, 11 Naxalites, including notorious Kabir of MMC Zone's KB Division, were ready to surrender in Madhya Pradesh.
• Beat guard Gulab Singh Uike played a crucial role by showing Naxalites a video of Balaghat Collector Mrunal Meena, convincing them to surrender in MP instead of Chhattisgarh.
• The Naxalites formally surrendered their weapons before Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on December 7, embracing the Constitution.
• Collector Mrunal Meena confirmed that Balaghat is Naxal-free for the first time in three decades, attributing success to joint police and administration efforts, camps, and dialogue.
• The focus now shifts to rapid development in areas like Parashwada, Baihar, Birsa, and Lanji, with emphasis on infrastructure, education, health, and employment.

Why It Matters: A video by Collector Mrunal Meena and trust-building led to the surrender of 11 Naxalites in Balaghat.