Nine Maoists, including three women and four carrying a total bounty of ₹23 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh.

Key Surrenders and Bounties

  • Laxmi Madvi alias Khuto (PLGA Battalion No.1) – ₹8 lakh
  • Pulli Irpa alias Tara (Area Committee Member, AOB Division) – ₹5 lakh
  • Bhime Madkam (ACM, Jagargunda Area) – ₹5 lakh
  • Ramesh Karam (ACM, South Sub-Zonal Bureau) – ₹5 lakh

Reasons for Surrender

The surrendered Maoists condemned the “inhuman and hollow” ideology of the CPI (Maoist) and praised the Chhattisgarh government’s ‘Niyad Nellanar’ rehabilitation scheme. This initiative aims to bring development and basic amenities to Naxal-affected areas.

Ongoing Crackdown

In 2024 alone, 40 Maoists have surrendered, 56 have been killed, and 101 have been arrested in Bijapur, part of the Bastar division. The government has assured full benefits under its Naxal rehabilitation policy for those surrendering.