Seven leftist insurgents, three of them carrying cash reward on their heads, surrendered in restive Sukma district on Sunday, police said.
The alleged ultras including a woman and a male minor, turned themselves before Sukma Superintendent of Police Shalabh Sinha.
Of the surrendered Naxals, Sodi Joga (22), a member of military platoon no. 23, was the most dreaded one, who was carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head.
Two other cadres- Sodi Erre (23), head of Kisan Adivasi Mahila Sangthan (KAMS, a frontal wing of Maoists) and Podiyam Nanda (22), commander of miltia platoon section 'A', were carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh each.
Four others, including a minor, were working under various Maoist wings, he added.
Based on a tip-off provided by Podiyam Nanda, 19 gelatine rods weighing around 30 kg were recovered by the para-military troopers from Konta police station area in the district.
The surrendered Naxals claimed they were disappointed with the hollow Maoist ideology and hardships of the jungle.
They will be provided assistance as per the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the state government.
Sukma district is considered the hotbed of Maoist militants for years. Armed militants have several hideouts in the deep forests of the district bordering Telangana state.