Kanker District Sees 50 Naxals, Including 32 Women, Surrender

In a significant success for anti-insurgency efforts, 50 Naxal cadres, comprising 32 women, have surrendered in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The surrender ceremony at the Border Security Force’s 40th Battalion camp saw the handover of 39 weapons. Security officials report that this mass demobilization deals a considerable blow to Maoist activities in the Maad region. Key figures like senior commanders Rajman Mandavi and Raju Salam were among those who renounced violence. The group included influential members such as five DVCM-rank Maoists and 21 ACM-level operatives. This marks a pivotal moment, especially as it represents the first major surrender from the northern Maad territory. Anticipation is high for further surrenders, with about 120 more cadres expected to come forward in Bijapur district shortly. The government is committed to facilitating their return to mainstream life.