Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Gadchiroli Village Bans Naxals, Declares 'Gaonbandi'
Yechali village, once troubled by Naxals, has decided they don't want them around anymore.
They passed a rule called 'gaonbandi,' which means no Naxals are allowed in the village.
This decision was made because villagers felt safer, especially after a new police station was built nearby.
The police have been working with the villagers to build trust.
The village used to have a Naxal who was arrested in 2025.
The government gives rewards to villages that do not support Naxals.
Yechali village in Gadchiroli declared a 'gaonbandi,' banning Naxal entry and support.
The resolution was handed to officials at the Mannerajaram Police Station during an agriculture fair.
The village was once a Naxal stronghold, but has shifted due to changes and police efforts.
A former Naxal from Yechali was arrested in 2025 and had 14 criminal cases filed against her.
Since 2003, 1133 villages in Gadchiroli district have declared ‘gaonbandi’ to curb Naxal activities.
- Who
- The Gram Panchayat of Yechali village and the Gadchiroli police.
- What
- Yechali village declared a 'gaonbandi,' a ban on Naxal entry and support.
- When
- The resolution was passed last month and handed over on August 7.
- Where
- Yechali village in Gadchiroli, Bhamragarh taluka, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To prevent Naxal influence and promote village development.
Naxal
Village of Yechali
Presence in Village
Naxal
Support their political agenda through intimidation.
Village of Yechali
Reject Naxal activities, and seek development.
- Village Name
- Yechali
- District
- Gadchiroli
- Taluka
- Bhamragarh
- Police Station
- Mannerajaram Police Station
- 'Gaonbandi' introduction
- 2003
- Reward for village
- Rs 3 lakh