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.