In a substantial development for law enforcement in Chhattisgarh, 21 Maoist cadres, including 13 women, surrendered in Kanker district, bringing with them 18 assorted firearms. The surrendered weapons included multiple AK-47s, INSAS rifles, and SLRs, alongside other firearms and a Barrel Grenade Launcher. This surrender is attributed to the ‘Poona Margem: Rehabilitation through Reintegration’ initiative, which aims to bring former insurgents back into civilian life. The surrendered group includes key figures like Division Committee Secretary Mukesh, underscoring the impact of this program. The Bastar region continues to see a trend of surrenders, with previous large-scale events contributing to the erosion of Maoist strength.
