Gondia Naxal Movement Hit as 3 Top Militants Surrender

• Three 'most wanted' Naxalites, members of the Dareksa Area Committee, surrendered to Gondia police.
• The surrendered Naxalites were identified as Roshan Bedja (commander), Subhash Ravva, and Ratan Poyam.
• A bounty of 20 lakh rupees was placed on these three Naxalites.
• This surrender is considered a major blow to the Naxal movement in Gondia district, which is now nearing extinction.
• The government is making progress in curbing Naxalism in Vidarbha, with previous surrenders including 11 Naxalites and prominent figures.

Why It Matters: Top Naxal surrenders weaken the movement, signaling improved regional security.