Ranchi, Dec. 19 -- A Maoist associated with the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), Alok Yadav alias Chandrashekhar Yadav, surrendered before the police in Latehar district with his arms and ammunition, officials said on Friday. He was carrying a reward of Rs.1 lakh on his head.

"The police are continuously conducting anti-Naxal operations in Latehar district to completely eradicate Naxalism. As part of this effort, the police are going door-to-door in Naxal-affected areas, posting leaflets urging Naxalites to surrender. So far, 23 Naxalites have surrendered under our special campaign. In Latehar, Alok Yadav alias Chandrashekhar Yadav, a Naxalite belonging to the banned PLFI organisation and carrying a reward of Rs.1 lakh, ...