Hapka Payku (25), one of the Naxals who surrendered, was active as the section commander of military platoon No.13 of the Maoists. He carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh on his head, the SP said. Besides, Madvi Sonu (27), an local organisation squad member, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, he said. While Bheema was a janmilitia commander, Aytu was operating as the head of the Janatana Sarkar group of Maoists in Bhairamgarh area, the SP said. Moreover, they were impressed with the provisions of the state governments surrender and rehabilitation policy which compelled them to join the mainstream, he said.

Source: India Today July 27, 2017 10:07 UTC