Surrender of Nine High-Bounty Naxalites Marks a Turning Point in Chhattisgarh

Nine Naxalites carrying rewards totaling Rs 26 lakh surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. The group included six women. Their surrender was influenced by security pressures and government development programs. Among them, Bandu Madkam, a PLGA member, had a reward of Rs 8 lakh.

Nine Naxalites turned themselves in to authorities in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, surrendering a total reward of Rs 26 lakh on their heads, according to police reports.

Among the surrendered were six women, indicating a significant shift in the ranks, as confirmed by Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan. The surrender was motivated by dissatisfaction with Maoist ideology and internal disagreements within the Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Increased security measures and development initiatives, such as the 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme, played a key role in their decision. The surrendered included Bandu Madkam, involved in previous attacks, now set to be rehabilitated per government policy.

(With inputs from agencies.)