Spurt In Naxal Surrenders in Bastar: Reward Effect or Rebel Strategy? | Read

Name: Spurt In Naxal Surrenders in Bastar: Reward Effect or Rebel Strategy?
Uploaded: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:45:43 +0530
Duration: T00H03M12S
Description: Naxal-hit Bastar has suddenly witnessed a spurt in surrenders. With 148 Naxals surrendering between July and September, there has been a remarkable rise in the numbers of rebels laying down arms. But while the state authorities attribute this to a nearly six-fold hike in compensation and a sustained campaign, there are those who cite other causes. And some, plainly, smell a rat.

PUBLISHED ON: September 17, 2014 | Duration: 3 min, 12 sec

Naxal-hit Bastar has suddenly witnessed a spurt in surrenders. With 148 Naxals surrendering between July and September, there has been a remarkable rise in the numbers of rebels laying down arms. But while the state authorities attribute this to a nearly six-fold hike in compensation and a sustained campaign, there are those who cite other causes. And some, plainly, smell a rat.