Bihar Declare Naxal-Free After Koda Surrender

The Bihar Police claimed that the State has become ‘Naxal-free’ with the surrender of a top Maoist, Suresh Koda alias Mustakim, who carried a bounty of Rs 3 lakh on his head. According to a statement issued by the Police Headquarters, Koda, who was named in at least 60 cases, many of which were lodged under the stringent UAPA, surrendered before the Special Task Force (STF) in Munger district on Wednesday. Koda gave himself up along with three assault rifles, hundreds of ammunition and magazines, besides some cash.