Vimala Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka was inducted into the Naxalism movement as a local squad member in 1986 and climbed ranks over 38 years to become a Dandkaranya special zonal committee member, participating in 35 encounters with security personnel. Tarakka, 62, carrying a Rs 25 lakh reward on her head, turned herself in before CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli along with 10 senior Maoists. She is the wife of central committee member Sonu alias Bhupati.
A total of 66 cases were registered against Tarakka including 35 encounters and seven cases of arson, making her one of the most wanted Naxals in the Gadchiroli region. Police said Tarakka will receive Rs 15 lakh aid under the rehabilitation policies of the state and central govts.
