Notorious Naxalite Leader Surrenders with Wife in Maharashtra

Nangsu Tumreti alias Giridhar, a Naxalite leader with 170 cases and a Rs 25 lakh bounty, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli along with his wife, Sangeeta Usendi. Giridhar will receive Rs 15 lakh and Lalita Rs 8.50 lakh under a surrender scheme, marking a significant blow to the Maoist movement.

Nangsu Tumreti, notoriously known as Giridhar, a top Naxalite leader with over 170 cases and a bounty of Rs 25 lakh on his head, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Saturday. His wife, Sangeeta Usendi alias Lalita, who has 17 cases against her, also surrendered.

The couple's surrender took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who stated that this event marked a significant blow to the Maoist movement in the region.

Giridhar and Lalita will receive financial aid under the government's surrender and rehabilitation scheme, as the government and police strive to curb the Naxal insurgency and bring its members back into the mainstream.

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