“The surrender of Santosh Mahto, a regional committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist), was one of the big achievements for the Jharkhand Police”
For many former Maoists, surrender only marks the beginning of a long journey. While they attempt to rebuild their lives through farming and family, rehabilitation remains a work in progress. Many continue to grapple with unemployment, inadequate skills, and challenges of reintegration, writes T. Appalanaidu