Maoist surrender
Female Maoist Commander With Rs 14-Lakh Bounty Surrenders to Authorities in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 03, 2025 01:58 am CST
A high-ranking female Maoist operative named Sunita has surrendered in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. Carrying a Rs 14-lakh bounty, she was active across three states and served as a guard for a senior Communist Party leader. This marks the first surrender under MP's new 2023 rehabilitation policy and the first interstate Maoist surrender since 1992.
Former Maoist Leader Bhupathi Urges Comrades to Abandon Violence and Join Mainstream Society
Nov 02, 2025 12:50 am CST
Top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao (Bhupathi), who recently surrendered to Gadchiroli police, has issued a compelling appeal to active Maoist fighters to lay down their weapons and reintegrate into mainstream society. His surrender, along with that of fellow leader Rupesh and hundreds of cadres, marks a significant shift in the decades-long armed movement in central India.
India's Path to Becoming Maoist-Free by 2026: Home Minister Amit Shah's Definitive Timeline
Nov 02, 2025 12:21 am CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that India will become Maoist-free by March 31, 2026, with only 3 districts in Chhattisgarh still severely affected by Left-Wing Extremism. The government has implemented a comprehensive rehabilitation program for surrendered insurgents while pursuing security operations against remaining Maoist elements. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significant reduction in Maoist-controlled territories from 150 districts to just 3, marking a major success in India's counter-insurgency efforts.
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.
Former Maoist Rebel with Rs 5 Lakh Bounty Transforms into Security Guard at Odisha Blood Bank
Oct 29, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Dhananjoy Gope, once a feared Maoist carrying a Rs 5 lakh bounty, has successfully transitioned to civilian life as a security guard at Malkangiri Blood Bank in Odisha after surrendering in 2019. His inspiring rehabilitation journey mirrors that of other former insurgents who now protect the very communities they once opposed, showcasing effective reintegration into mainstream society.
The Final Countdown: India's Deadly Battle to Eradicate Maoism by 2026
Oct 29, 2025 05:38 pm CST
As India approaches the March 2026 deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism, Bastar Range reveals the devastating toll of this decades-long conflict: 3,404 armed encounters, 1,541 Maoists and 1,315 security personnel killed, 1,817 civilian casualties, and thousands of surrenders and arrests. This comprehensive analysis examines the bloodiest phase of Chhattisgarh's Maoist insurgency and questions whether peace can finally be achieved in this war-torn region.
Senior Maoist Leaders Surrender: Major Blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana
Oct 29, 2025 01:49 am CST
Two veteran Maoist leaders, Pulluri Prasad Rao and Bandi Prakash, with over four decades of experience, have surrendered in Hyderabad, delivering a significant blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana. Their surrender reflects the success of the government's dual strategy combining security operations with rehabilitation policies, potentially signaling the movement's final phase as their departure creates critical leadership vacuums and weakens recruitment efforts.
Top Maoist Leaders Surrender Reveals Secret Peace Plan: General Secretary Wanted to End Armed Struggle
Oct 27, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Two senior Maoist Central Committee members have surrendered, revealing that their deceased General Secretary Basavaraju had initiated secret peace talks with the government before his death. With over 2,100 rebels surrendering since January 2024, this mass defection signals a potential end to India's longest-running insurgency as the Maoist movement faces internal divisions and declining support across the Red Corridor.
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.
Over 300 Maoists Surrender: PM Modi Highlights Progress in India's Fight Against Naxal Terrorism
Oct 18, 2025 02:44 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the surrender of over 300 Maoists in 24 hours at the NDTV World Summit 2025, highlighting his government's successful counterterrorism strategy. Modi revealed that Naxal-affected districts have decreased from 125 to just 11 in a decade, bringing peace to previously conflict-ridden areas like Bastar in Chhattisgarh. The Prime Minister expressed personal pain over decades of violence while criticizing previous Congress administrations for enabling an "ecosystem of Urban Naxals" that suppressed public discourse on Maoist terrorism.