Bijapur, Aug. 28 -- In the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, 30 Naxals surrendered and were rehabilitated, officials said on Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said the surrender and rehabilitation of 30 Naxals in Bijapur is the result of the state government's rehabilitation policy, the efforts of security forces, and ongoing development work

He also urged Naxals to join the mainstream and improve their lives.

Speaking to ANI, Sharma said, "In Bijapur in the Bastar region, 30 Naxalites have been rehabilitated. This is one of the largest numbers so far. This is the result of the Chhattisgarh government's rehabilitation policy, the bravery of the jawans, and the government's development works. We ...