Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], February 26 (ANI): A Naxal commander, who was allegedly involved in the Tadmetla incident that killed 76 CRPF troopers, surrendered in the insurgency-hit Sukma district on Monday, police said.

Police officials said that the naxal commander was carrying a bounty of Rs 8 lakhs.

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"A naxal named Nagesh (38) has surrendered today...He was disturbed by the ideology of the Naxals...I appeal to all the Naxals to surrender this way and lead a good life...," Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran Chavan said in a video statement.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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