RAIPUR, April 7 -- Eighteen surrendered Maoists who handled improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the guerrilla force have been inducted to train security personnel at the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare (CTJW) College in Chhattisgarh's Kanker, people familiar with the matter said.

The initiative aims to leverage the technical expertise of the surrendered Maoists to enhance the operational preparedness and tactical capability of security forces engaged in anti-Maoist operations.

The training will include practical insights into Maoist tactics such as IED fabrication methods, placement strategies, and triggering mechanisms used in the forested terrain.

An official communication circulated by the police said the 18 were being ident...