103 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh: Rs 50,000 Rehabilitation Package Offered to Former Extremists

Oct 02, 2025 10:16 pm CST

In a significant development for Chhattisgarh's anti-extremism efforts, 103 Maoists including 22 women surrendered to authorities in Bijapur district. With 49 carrying collective bounties exceeding Rs 1 crore, the former rebels cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and were attracted by government rehabilitation initiatives including immediate financial assistance of Rs 50,000 each. This represents one of the largest single-day surrenders in the state's history.