Top Maoist Leader Bhupati With Rs 6 Crore Bounty Surrenders in Maharashtra Along With 60 Cadres

Oct 14, 2025 08:03 pm CST

A significant breakthrough in India's fight against Maoist insurgency occurred as Bhupati, a 69-year-old influential Maoist leader carrying a Rs 6 crore bounty, surrendered to authorities in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district alongside 60 followers. This historic surrender marks a major victory for security forces and potentially signals the near eradication of Maoism in the region after decades of violence.