The State Government's newly appointed minister, Dharmarao Baba Atram, has received death threats from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports lokmattimes.com on July 20. The threat comes as a response to Atram's support for the establishment of six new mines in Gadchiroli District, including Surjagarh. Following direct threats from Maoists, the Police department has been placed on high alert.