From Guns to Peace: The Journey of Former Naxalite Rebels in India
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Two months ago, Rupesh - whose real name is Takkallapalli Vasudeva Rao - made the bold decision to surrender his life as a Naxalite. On that winter day in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, he sat under a mahua tree, a symbol of a new beginning. The 40-year-old, once armed and feared, now wore a yellow cap and an old digital watch, a relic from a bygone era. Since his surrender, Rupesh has been undergoing rehabilitation at a police training centre. His story is a testament to the Indian government's efforts to reintegrate former Naxalites into society, and a glimmer of hope for a peaceful future in the region.
