Raipur, 12 April 2021. Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, the jawan of the Cobra Battalion released from Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel in his residence office here today and members of the intermediary team who released him, Mr. Padma Mr. Dharmapal Saini, Mr. Jai Rudra Kare, Mr. Telam Bauriya, A courtesy visit was given by Mrs. Sukhmati Hapka and Jawan Mr. Rakeshwar Singh Manhas of Cobra Battalion and journalists Mr. Ganesh Mishra and Mr. Mukesh Chandrakar. The Chief Minister greeted him by offering shawl and quince. Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu and Industries Minister Mr. Kavasi Lakhma were also present on the occasion.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the intermediary team to release the jawan of the Cobra Battalion, in a time of crisis, showed great wisdom and effortlessly carried out their work and was successful in releasing the jawan safely. As much as this work is appreciated. The entire nation was eyeing this whole event. The entire country including Chhattisgarh breathed a sigh of relief after the jawan was released. The team members performed the responsibility of a responsible citizen and performed their role with courage. The Chief Minister said that he had pledged for the safe return of Shri Manhas to the mother of the young Mr. Rakeshwar Singh Manhas. I am satisfied that with the cooperation of all, this promise was fulfilled. Mediator team members, local social leaders, social organizations, journalists, The understanding and efforts of the local authorities have led to the successful return of Mr. Manhas. The intermediary team will go to Jammu to leave Mr. Rakeshwar Singh Manhas safely to his home. The Chief Minister thanked all those who helped in this work. The Chief Minister praised the work being done by the members of the intermediary team to establish peace in the society. Members of the intermediary team are Padmashri Sri Dharampal Saini, founder of Mata Rukhamani Ashram Dimrapal, Bastar. Shri Jayudra Kare is also associated with this ashram. Tribal leaders are Mr. Telam Bauriya and Mrs. Sukhmati Hapka. Is the founder of Bastar. Shri Jayudra Kare is also associated with this ashram. Tribal leaders are Mr. Telam Bauriya and Mrs. Sukhmati Hapka. Is the founder of Bastar. Shri Jayudra Kare is also associated with this ashram. Tribal leaders are Mr. Telam Bauriya and Mrs. Sukhmati Hapka.
The Chief Minister said that the Union Home Minister had also come to Bastar after the Naxalite incident in Bijapur. Our strategy to release the jawan was successful. Director General of Police Naxal Operation, Director General CRPF, IG Bastar, SP and DSP of Bijapur, members of the mediation team, representatives of local social organizations, journalists played an important role in this task. The locals of Bijapur and Bastar region successfully completed a major challenge.
Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel had instructed senior police officers to make every effort to get the Cobra Battalion jawan Shri Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released. The Chief Minister was constantly in touch with the Bastar Police and was constantly getting information about the action being taken in this case. The Chief Minister congratulated the team mediating on the release of the jawan and the soldier, Mr. Rakeshwar Singh. On this occasion, Director General of Police (Naxal Operation) Mr. Ashok Juneja, DIG Naxal Operation Mr. O.P. Pal, CRPF IG Shri Prakash D. was also present. Bijapur Collector Shri Ritesh Aggarwal, DIG Cobra Shri AP Singh, Superintendent of Police Shri Kamalochan Kashyap including journalists like Shri P. Ranjandas, Ukish Chandrakar, Chetan Kampevar and Mr. K. Shankardas, Commissioner of Bastar from Jagdalpur via video conference from Bijapur. Mr. GR Churendra, IG Bastar Shri P. Sundararaj,
