Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Aug 16 (ANI: In a major boost to security operations, 20 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. Government officials awarded cheques of Rs. 10, 000 to each surrendered Maoist and assured them all necessary help for rehabilitation. Bastar is a hotbed of Maoist rebels and security forces have mounted major operations against them throughout the years.