37 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada; 27 of them carried ₹65 lakh bounty
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Why in news
Thirty-seven Maoists, including 12 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district under the 'Poona Margem' initiative to rejoin mainstream society.
Background
The surrender occurred in Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, involving 37 cadres. Among the surrendered individuals, 27 carried a total bounty of ₹65 lakh. This follows a trend of over 508 Maoists surrendering in the same district over the past two years.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact37 Maoists surrendered in Dantewada district, including 12 women
- Fact27 surrendered Maoists carried a bounty of ₹65 lakh
- FactOver 508 Maoists surrendered in Dantewada over the past two years
- SchemePoona Margem: An initiative for Maoist surrender and rehabilitation
For Mains
Q. Analyze the effectiveness of rehabilitation policies in countering Left-Wing Extremism and integrating surrendered cadres into the mainstream economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Rehabilitation efficacy: Transitioning from insurgent life to sustainable livelihoods through government-led training
- Security-Development nexus: Addressing underlying socio-economic grievances to reduce recruitment in tribal belts
Keywords: Left-Wing Extremism · Rehabilitation Policy · Mainstream Integration · Internal Security · Counter-insurgency
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