"These ex-Maoists, mostly belonging to Jajpur district had surrendered before Jajpur Superintendent of Police last year. But, again they were required to appear before the collector, who is also head of the screening committee, to qualify them for government rehabilitation package," a senior official said.
The rebels who appeared before the collector have been identified as Sanatan Mahakud of Gokhata, Pirti Tudu of Rebana, Junguri Tiria of Keshapada, Jamadar Hembrum of Ragada, Pitambar Tudu of Goudasingla, Krisna Soy of Baipur, Bhim Hansda of Gokhata, Laba Badra, Harish Badra, Basanti Badra, Basanti