140 Maoists Including Senior Leaders to Surrender in Chhattisgarh

In a major blow to the Naxal insurgency, 140 Maoists are set to surrender before Chhattisgarh authorities on Friday. The group includes high-ranking figures such as central committee member Rupesh and division secretary Ranitha. The cadres are reportedly bringing over 70 weapons to lay down in Jagdalpur. Rupesh's surrender is considered particularly significant as he was a key coordinator between the central committee and local divisions in the Bastar region, dealing a substantial blow to the outfit's operational strength.