Raipur/Bijapur, Feb 5 || Twelve Maoist cadres from the South Sub-Zonal bureau surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Thursday, under the state government's 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation' initiative, marking a new beginning of trust and mainstream integration.
The group, comprising eight female and four male cadres, laid down arms, including three automatic weapons such as AK-47 and SLR rifles, along with ammunition.
A total reward of Rs 54 lakh had been declared on them based on their positions and roles in the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation.
They voluntarily handed over additional explosive material, including 250 gelatin sticks, 400 detonators, one plastic drum of gunpowder, and one bundle of cordex wire.
Among the surrendered cadres was Somdu Madkam, a 42-year-old Darbha Division DVCM (divisional committee member) and Katekalyan Area Committee in-charge, carrying Rs 8 lakh reward, who laid down an AK-47 and one magazine.