Five members of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) surrendered before the police in Bijapur district of South Chhattisgarh on Monday, said Chhattisgarh police.
“Impressed by the surrender policy of Chhattisgarh, five hardcore Maoists decided to give up the path of Naxalism and surrendered before Bastar Inspector General(IG) of Police Mr.S.R.Kalluri on Monday,” said a press statement issued by Chhattisgarh police.
Maoists’ Bangapal platoon no.2 commander Mantu Gonde alias Motu, section commander Savita Sodhi, Military platoon commander Ramsingh, Kondagav Military platoon commander Fuldev and Kanker Sangham member Rajeshwari laid down their arms in presence of Bastar IG and other senior police and CRPF officials in Bijapur, claimed the police.
Mantu Gonde and his wife Savita Sodhi carried a reward of Rs.8, 00,000 each whereas Fuldev and Ramsingh carried a reward of Rs.2, 00,000 each.
“All five were given Rs.5000 each immediately upon their surrender and all of them would be given the full benefit of the state’s surrender policy,” added the police statement.
