Maoist surrender
The Collapse of Central India's Maoist Stronghold: 33 Surrenders Reduce MMC Zone to Just 6 Insurgents
Dec 09, 2025 02:00 am CST
In a dramatic transformation, the once-formidable Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) Maoist special zone has collapsed to just six remaining insurgents following 33 surrenders in 10 days. This article explores how key surrenders, including that of Central Committee Member Ramdher Majji, have effectively ended three decades of Maoist dominance in this critical tri-state region of central India.
Historic Victory: Top Maoist Leader Ramdher Majji Surrenders, Ending Decades of Insurgency in Central India
Dec 08, 2025 06:53 pm CST
In a landmark development for India's fight against left-wing extremism, top Maoist leader Ramdher Majji and 11 cadres surrendered to authorities, effectively dismantling the last remaining insurgent network in the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone. This surrender, combined with the previous day's surrender of 10 high-ranking Maoists, marks the end of decades-long insurgency in the region, with officials declaring Madhya Pradesh now "almost completely Naxal-free."
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.
37 Maoist Cadres Including Top Leaders Surrender to Telangana Police in Major Blow to Insurgency
Nov 23, 2025 12:48 am CST
In a significant development for India's counter-insurgency efforts, 37 Maoist cadres including senior state committee members surrendered to Telangana police, turning in substantial weapons and ammunition. The mass surrender, featuring 25 women militants, marks one of the largest defections this year and highlights growing disillusionment within the banned CPI (Maoist) organization amid intensified security operations across the region.
Two High-Ranking Women Maoists Surrender: A Turning Point in India's Anti-Maoist Campaign
Nov 19, 2025 03:30 pm CST
In a significant development for India's counter-Maoist operations, two high-value women Maoists with bounties of Rs 14 lakh and Rs 17 lakh surrendered within five days in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Their confessions reveal shocking insights into Maoist operations, gender exploitation within the movement, and crucial intelligence about remaining cadres in the tri-state MMC zone. Security agencies believe these surrenders could accelerate the collapse of Maoist presence in the region before the March deadline.
Top Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh Encounter: Major Blow to Insurgency Movement
Nov 18, 2025 02:32 pm CST
Notorious Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, responsible for 26 deadly attacks and carrying a Rs 50 lakh bounty, has been killed in an Andhra Pradesh encounter alongside five other rebels. His death marks a significant victory for security forces against the weakening Maoist insurgency, which has recently seen hundreds of militants surrender and return to mainstream society.
Six High-Profile Maoists with Rs 27 Lakh Bounty Eliminated in Chhattisgarh Security Operation
Nov 14, 2025 01:23 am CST
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have neutralized six high-profile Maoists carrying a combined bounty of Rs 27 lakh, including notorious leaders Urmila and Buchanna Kudiyam. The operation, conducted in the remote Indravati national park area, represents a significant blow to the Maoist organization in the region. This year alone, 144 Maoists have been killed, 499 arrested, and 560 have surrendered as authorities continue their mission toward establishing a Naxal-free Bastar.
High-Ranking Maoist Commander with Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Surrenders in Jharkhand Under 'Nai Disha' Policy
Nov 12, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Two senior Maoist commanders from the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) have surrendered to authorities in Latehar district. One of them, Brajesh Yadav, carried a Rs 5 lakh bounty on his head. Both insurgents surrendered under the state government's 'Nai Disha' rehabilitation policy, which provides benefits to former extremists and their families.
Mother's Emotional Plea to India's Most Wanted Maoist Hidma: Government Extends Olive Branch in Historic Bastar Peace Initiative
Nov 11, 2025 08:57 pm CST
In an unprecedented peace gesture, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma visited the birthplace of India's most wanted Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, meeting with his mother who made an emotional plea for her son's return. This historic outreach marks a significant shift in the government's approach to the decades-long Maoist insurgency in Bastar, potentially signaling the beginning of a new chapter in conflict resolution through dialogue and rehabilitation rather than military confrontation.
Historic Victory: Last Maoist Commander Surrenders in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband, Marking End of Two-Decade Insurgency
Nov 08, 2025 01:32 am CST
In a landmark development for India's anti-Maoist operations, Sunil alias Jagtar Singh, the final active Maoist in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, has surrendered to authorities. This historic surrender, along with six other insurgents, officially renders the once-troubled district Maoist-free after decades of conflict. With a Rs 8 lakh bounty on his head and over 20 years of involvement in extremist activities, Sunil's capitulation represents the culmination of sustained counter-insurgency efforts and rehabilitation policies that have now dismantled the red corridor connecting Odisha and Chhattisgarh.