22 Naxalites have surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh today. These include two women Naxalites. A total reward of Rs 11 lakh was declared for these Naxalites.
A cash incentive of 25 thousand each has been provided to the surrendered Naxalites under the policy of the state government.
Police said CRPF 223, 151, 50 and 218 battalions as well as personnel of Cobra 204 battalion have played a significant role in encouraging these Naxalites to surrender. The surrendered Naxalites will be provided many facilities under the Chhattisgarh Naxal eradication and rehabilitation policy of the government, they added.
According to an official, the surrendered Naxalites cited their disillusionment with the “hollow and inhuman” Naxalite ideology for laying down their arms. The surrendered Naxals have also praised Chhattisgarh government’s Naxal elimination policy and rehabilitation drive, he added.