New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) In a remarkable success of the government’s fight against Naxalism, 108 hardened Maoists carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 3.95 crore on their heads surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said.
Thirty-seven Maoists from Bijapur, 30 in Dantewada, 18 in Sukma, 16 in Bastar, four in Narayanpur and three in Kanker — all from the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee — have laid down their arms before the forces, they said.
Among the surrendered guerrillas, six were divisional commanders carrying a reward of eight lakh each, officials said.
Security forces have also seized a huge pile of arms based on the information shared by the surrendered Maoists, they added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 31, 2026, for the complete removal of Naxalism from the country. PTI ABS TKP RUK RUK
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