Twenty Naxalites, including nine women and key members from the Maoist’s Peoples’ Liberation Guerrilla Army, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and internal conflicts. They were attracted by the state government’s developmental initiatives and rehabilitation policies, receiving financial assistance for their surrender. Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan encouraged others in the outfit to abandon violence, promising education and employment under the government’s rehabilitation plan. This development signifies a positive shift in local dynamics, highlighting the effectiveness of state-led initiatives to foster peace and development in conflict-affected regions.