12 Maoists Surrender In Jharkhand's West Singhbhum District: Police

West Singhbhum is considered one of the most left-wing extremist-affected districts in the country. It had witnessed 46 Maoist-related incidents, resulting in 22 deaths last year.

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, twelve Maoists surrendered before security personnel in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district today, police said.

The Maoists were operating in Saranda and Kolhan, Asia's densest Sal forest area.

"Twelve Maoists have surrendered before security personnel. They were operating in the Saranda and Kolhan regions and belong to the group of Maoist Misir Besra, who carries a bounty of Rs one crore on his head," a senior police officer told Press Trust of India.