Chhattisgarh rehabilitation
51 Maoists Embrace Peace: Inside Chhattisgarh's Successful "Poona Margem" Rehabilitation Program
Oct 30, 2025 12:58 am CST
In a landmark achievement for Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal campaign, 51 Maoist operatives have surrendered through the "Poona Margem" rehabilitation initiative. This comprehensive program offers financial support, vocational training, and social reintegration to former militants, demonstrating the effectiveness of combining humanitarian outreach with security operations. Since 2024, the region has witnessed over 650 surrenders, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to insurgency.
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.