Giridih, Oct. 8 -- A Naxal couple surrendered at the Paparwatand Police Outpost in Giridih district today under the 'New Direction, A New Initiative' programme.
The couple, Shivlal Hembram alias Shiva, a member of the area committee from Tesaphuli village in Pirtaand's Madhuban police jurisdiction, and his wife Sarita Hansda alias Urmila, a former active member of the Naxal outfit led by Vivek Da in the Khukhra area, appeared before Bokaro CRPF DIG Amit Kumar Singh, Giridih Deputy Commissioner Ramnivas Yadav, and Giridih SP Dr. Bimal Kumar.
Police records indicate that Shiva was involved in 11 Naxal-related cases, while his wife Sarita, had 4 cases registered against her.
During the surrender ceremony, both were felicitated with bouquets...