Odisha revises Maoist surrender policy, Rs 1.20 crore for top leaders

To eradicate left-wing extremism in the State, the Odisha government has launched a revised Maoist surrender and rehabilitation policy with a provision of maximum financial assistance up to Rs 1.20 crore and also enhanced reward money for surrendered



firearms.

Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal operation), Sanjeeb Panda said: “Top Maoist leaders like central committee members, politburo member, or central military commission member if they surrender in Odisha will get Rs 1.20 crore, which includes Rs 10 lakh as financial assistance.”