In Chhattisgarh, as many as 354 Maoists and their supporters surrendered in tribal Bastar region yesterday. Our correspondent reports that it is one of the biggest surrender in the history of the state.<br/><br/>Those who surrendered include 57 rebels and 297 supporters. According to police, these Maoists also surrendered 17 weapons. 26 of the surrendered Maoists were carrying rewards on their head. <br/><br/>These Maoists were involved in several incidents. Bastar IG said that surrendered Maoists will be provided necessary assistance as per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the state government.
News On AIR | October 5, 2016 7:32 AM
354 Maoists, supporters surrender in Chhattisgarh