Maoist Leader Ram Dayal Mahato Surrenders in Jharkhand

Ram Dayal Mahato, a self-styled zonal commander of CPI (Maoists), surrendered in Jharkhand's Giridih district. With over 50 Naxal-related cases pending and a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, he was influenced by the state's surrender policy. His surrender is seen as a significant achievement for the Jharkhand police.

In a significant development, Ram Dayal Mahato, a self-styled zonal commander of the outlawed CPI (Maoists), has surrendered in Jharkhand's Giridih district. The 70-year-old carried a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, according to a police statement.

Mahato, also known by several aliases including Bachchan da and Amar da, was reportedly influenced by the Jharkhand government's surrender and rehabilitation policy. Under the ''Nayee Disha-Ek Nayee Pahal'' initiative, he chose to rejoin the mainstream of society.

Mahato's surrender has been hailed as a major success for the Jharkhand police. The DIG (Hazaribag), Sunil Bhaskar, noted that this would likely lead to a decrease in Naxal activities in the region. The Superintendent of Police of Giridih, Dr. Bimal Kumar, was also present during the briefing.

(With inputs from agencies.)