Ten Naxalites, including three women, surrendered to security forces on Republic Day in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday.
The Maoists laid down arms on Thursday, Sukma Superintendent of Police Sunil Sharma said.
Sharma said those who surrendered included Podiyam Kosa, Podiyam Singa, Sodi Hunga, Kadti Deva, Sodi Muda, Madvi Masa, Podiyam Bheema, Kawasi Pojje, Kawasi Hungi and Nuppo Deve. All lower rung Naxalites were active in Bhejji area in the district.