Major Success: Key Naxalite Surrender Marks Blow to Chhattisgarh Movement

A high-profile Naxalite operative with a bounty of Rs 8 lakh, known as Jansi, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband. Her surrender highlights the effectiveness of police operations and government rehabilitation schemes, following the recent surrender of another top Maoist leader, reflecting a shift in the Naxalite movement.

In a crucial development for the fight against Naxalite insurgency in Chhattisgarh, a woman named Jansi, who carried a bounty of Rs 8 lakh, surrendered to authorities in Gariaband district on Tuesday. Jansi, involved in multiple violent activities, has been a part of the banned organization since 2005, operating in various regions of the state over the past two decades.

Gariaband Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha confirmed the surrender, stating that the move was facilitated significantly by the Sukma police. Rakhecha urged other active Naxalites to take advantage of the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy, which aims to help them reintegrate into society by offering financial incentives and vocational training.

The recent surrender comes shortly after another significant development: the surrender of C Sujatha, a central committee member of the CPI Maoist, to Telangana Police. This second high-profile exit from the movement underscores the ongoing crisis within the Naxalite ranks, driven by persistent police operations and effective government rehabilitation efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)