As many as 10 suspected Maoists have either surrendered or joined the mainstream in Chikkamagaluru district in the last six years. According to senior officers in the Anti-Naxal Force, three persons — Mundagaru Latha, Angadi Suresh, and Pradeep — have been active in naxalite activities in the Malnad region. The rest have moved to different places, including Kerala.
Gauri Lankesh, journalist and State committee member, said: “Two years ago, Noor Sridhar and Sirimane Nagaraj surrendered. Now, four more have. The committee will help those willing to join the mainstream in future too.”
