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16 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh as part of ongoing campaign
Sixteen Naxalites, involved in crimes like moving weapons and planting explosives, surrendered to police in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh this week.
Their decision is part of a bigger shift as security operations ramp up.
Will get ₹50,000 and rehabilitation support
The former cadres said they lost faith in the Maoist movement due to internal conflicts and the mistreatment of tribal communities, especially women.
They were part of groups like Janatana Sarkar and Chetna Natya Mandli.
Each surrendered member will get ₹50,000 and support for rehabilitation under government policy—part of India's push to end Naxalism by March 2026.