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Three Maoists, Including Hidma’s Former Guard, Surrender in Chintur

Three Maoists, Including Hidma’s Former Guard, Surrender in Chintur

Three people identified as Maoists surrendered to police in Chintur.

They did this at the local police station on Wednesday.

The officer receiving them was Pankaj Kumar Meena.

The three were Muchaki Mangi, Kadithi Lakshmaiah and Kadithi Venki.

Mangi had worked as a personal guard for Maoist leader Hidma.

Officials said all three had taken part in several encounters with security personnel in Chhattisgarh.

The officer promised them government support available to people who surrender.

The article does not explain why they decided to surrender.

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