Naxalites Surrender: A New Chapter in Chhattisgarh

Three Naxalites, including two women, with a total bounty of Rs 15 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. The surrender emphasizes the state's success in its Naxalism elimination and rehabilitation policies. The individuals were part of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Three Naxalites, including two women, surrendered in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh, marking a significant development in the state's fight against Naxalism. The surrendered individuals, carrying a combined bounty of Rs 15 lakh, expressed disillusionment with the Maoist ideology.

The individuals were identified as Dileep alias Santu, Manjula alias Lakhmi, and Sunita alias Junki. Dileep held the position of deputy commander in the Sonabeda-Dharambandha-Kholibatar area committee, while Manjula and Sunita were members of different Maoist area committees.

State officials highlighted that the trio praised the government's Naxalism elimination strategy and the police's rehabilitation efforts. They will receive benefits under the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, emphasizing the effectiveness of these initiatives in combating Maoist insurgency.