Top Maoist couple among 19 rebels surrender before Odisha cops
A top Maoist couple, Niranjan Rout and Rashmita Lenka, along with 17 other rebels, surrendered to Odisha Police. This significant event, with bounties totaling over Rs 1 crore on the couple, is seen as a major blow to Maoist activities in the state. Police are optimistic about achieving a Naxal-free India by the March 31 deadline.