Gaya, Feb 29 : A dreaded naxal leader belonging to the CPI (Maoist) surrendered before district magistrate Jitendra Srivastava with weapons and cartridges at the district collectorate in Gaya today afternoon.

Basudeo Rikiyan, wanted in connection with several criminal cases, gave himself up before the DM, sources said.

He also deposited an automatic rifle and a regular rifle and over 100 rounds of ammunition, they said, adding he was later sent to jail. (ANI)