Surrendered Female Maoists Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Chhattisgarh Soldiers

Some women in Chhattisgarh used to be part of the Maoist movement.

They later gave up violence and returned to ordinary community life.

During Raksha Bandhan, they tied special threads called Rakhis on the wrists of police officers and soldiers.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

The ceremony showed that the women and police were building trust.

It also sent a message that people can choose peace instead of violence.

Police officers said the women should receive respect and a sense of belonging.

They promised to help create a safer and brighter future for them.

The event was described as a sign of change in Bastar.