Over 900 active 'militia' [people's army of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] who provide support to CPI-Maoist during operations against them and their sympathisers surrendered to Odisha Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 20, reports Outlook India. A total of 907 persons, including 467 active ‘militia’ men surrendered, Malkangiri, Superintendent of Police (SP), Nitesh Wadhwani said. These men hail from different villages bordering Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, which were once known as the stronghold of the Maoists. The Maoist supporters used to assist in violent activities and were involved in the killing of Security Forces (SFs) and civilians, besides supplying all kinds of logistics to Maoists, he said. The surrendered militia and supporters exhibited their opposition to the Maoist ideology by burning uniforms and effigies during the programme held on the occasion. They also shouted anti-Maoist slogans before a large group of media persons who were present at the venue.