Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- At least 16 Maoists surrendered before the police at Narayanpur, located along the Chhattisgarh border adjoining Odisha's Malkangiri, on Thursday.

The group included a deputy commander of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), key organisational members, and a member of the North Bureau Technical Team, all regarded as top cadres within the outfit.

Maoist strongholds in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand are witnessing a steady collapse as cadres continue to abandon the organisation. The once-dreaded 'red corridors' are gradually losing ground, signalling a major setback for the insurgent movement that has long plagued these regions.

As per reports, among those who surrendered were seven women Maoists- th...