23 Maoists with Rs 1.18 crore bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
One of the surrendered Maoists had reportedly taken part in the 2012 abduction of then-District Collector Alex Paul Menon, a high-profile incident that made national headlines.The operation was facilitated by multiple security units, including the Sukma District Police, CRPF battalions (2nd, 223rd, 227th, 165th), and CoBRA units (204th and 208th). The surrender ceremony was held in the presence of Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan and CRPF Deputy Inspector General Anand Singh.Inspector General of Police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P, said the development was a 'testament to the increasing impact of our sustained efforts in promoting peace and rehabilitation in the Bastar region.'Appealing to other Maoists still active in the movement, Sundarraj added, 'The doors of surrender and rehabilitation are always open. The government has robust policies in place to support their reintegration into society with dignity and opportunity.'Authorities said the surrendered cadres will be processed under the state's surrender and rehabilitation policy, which offers financial and social support for reintegration into mainstream society.- Ends
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