Chhattisgarh Maoists
Major Breakthrough: 28 Maoists With Rs 89 Lakh Bounty Surrender in Chhattisgarh Under Rehabilitation Initiatives
Nov 25, 2025 09:48 pm CST
In a significant development for Chhattisgarh's anti-insurgency efforts, 28 Maoists, including 22 carrying collective rewards of Rs 89 lakh, have surrendered in Narayanpur district. This surrender, part of over 2200 Maoists who have joined the mainstream in the past 23 months, highlights the success of government rehabilitation initiatives like 'Niyad Nellanar' and 'Poona Margham'. The group included 19 women and four high-profile cadres who turned in sophisticated weapons, marking a substantial blow to Maoist operations in the region.
21 Maoists Surrender with 18 Weapons in Chhattisgarh: Major Breakthrough in Poona Margem Rehabilitation Initiative
Oct 26, 2025 08:27 pm CST
In a significant development for Chhattisgarh's anti-insurgency efforts, 21 Maoist cadres, including 13 women and Division Committee Secretary Mukesh, surrendered in Kanker district with 18 weapons. This surrender is part of the 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation through Reintegration' initiative by Bastar Range police, following previous surrenders of 210 and 103 Naxalites in October.