- Madhukar Rao, one of the few living founding members of the anti-Maoist militia Salwa Judum, lives under total protection provided by the police and his bodyguards.
- Many top leaders of Salwa Judum, such as MAhendra Karma, Mahendra Sadgul and others were killed by the Maoists for their alleged anti-tribal actions.
- The SC had declared the group illegal and ordered it disbandment on grounds of allegation of human rights abuse.
- Many other leaders and active members are now living a life of changed identities or in total seclusion. Despite heavy protection, many of these members have faced attacks.
- While earlier the Raman Singh-led Chattisgarh govt partook in events of the group, it has now isolated itself and left the members under protection by a few bodyguards.
- Read at:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/maoist-threat-hangs-over-former-salwa-judum-militia-members/article6179018.ece