In a landmark development that could signal the twilight of Maoist insurgency in central India, over 150 armed Naxals from the Indravati and Maad divisions crossed the Indravati River under heavy security escort to surrender in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.

Led by Central Committee member Rupesh, this mass capitulation is being hailed as the largest-ever Naxal surrender in the region’s history.

Police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have deployed stringent security measures along the Malkangiri-Chhattisgarh border, transforming the area into a fortress. The Naxals, carrying weapons, assembled at the Indravati River bank before proceeding to the Bijapur district police office.

Sources indicate they will be transported by bus to Jagdalpur for formal surrender ceremonies in the

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