Six Maoists to surrender in Chikkamagaluru, return to mainstream
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Maoists to surrender in Chikkamagaluru, return to mainstream

The Hindu  

A group of six Maoists is expected to appear before officers of the Chikkamagaluru district administration in Chikkamagaluru on Wednesday and make a statement to return to the mainstream, giving up the armed struggle. Who will surrender Mundagaru Latha, Sundari Kuthlur, Vanajakshi Balehole, and Mareppa Aroli of Karnataka, K. Vasanth of Tamil Nadu, and Jeesha of Kerala are expected to walk into the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Chikkamagaluru on Wednesday. Maoists and number of cases against them Latha Mundagaru, Sringeri: 85 Sundari Kuttaluru, Belthangady: 71 Vanajakshi, Mudigere: 25 Mareppa Aroti alias Jayanna, Raichur: 50 K. Vasanth, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu: 9 Jisha, Wayanad, Kerala: 18 Among the six people expected to surrender on Wednesday, four from Karnataka are in the ‘A category’, facing serious charges, and two from other States are in the ‘B category’. “With the surrender of six people, the Maoist movement will come to an end in Karnataka,” said a senior police officer.

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Chhattisgarh government approves new Naxalite Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy
1 week, 5 days ago

Chhattisgarh government approves new Naxalite Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has approved the “Chhattisgarh Naxalite Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025,” replacing the previous “Chhattisgarh Naxalism Eradication Policy-2023.” The decision was taken by the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, as part of efforts to eliminate the Maoist issue in the state. The new policy aims to encourage Maoists to surrender, reintegrate into mainstream …

Karnataka declared ‘Naxal free’ after last maoist surrenders in Chikkamagaluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka declared ‘Naxal free’ after last maoist surrenders in Chikkamagaluru

Hindustan Times  

In a major breakthrough, Karnataka has been declared Naxal-free following the surrender of a Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district. The surrender process was witnessed by several officials, including Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer H S Keerthana and Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Committee member K P Shripal. According to SP Amathe, Karnataka has now seen 21 Naxal surrenders in total, marking a …

Maoist Kotehonda Ravi, who had been with Naxal movement for 17 years, surrenders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maoist Kotehonda Ravi, who had been with Naxal movement for 17 years, surrenders

The Hindu  

Kotehonda Ravi, 44, a native of Hulugarubailu in Sringeri taluk of Karnataka, who has been with the Naxal movement for the past 17 years, returned to the mainstream by surrendering before the Chikkamagaluru district administration on February 1. Meena Nagaraj, the DC, said that as per the surrender policy, Ravi comes under the ‘A’ category Maoist, considering the seriousness of …

Karnataka Declared Naxal-Free As Last Underground Maoists Surrender
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Declared Naxal-Free As Last Underground Maoists Surrender

ABP News  

Karnataka has officially been declared a Naxal-free state with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announcing the successful surrender of the last remaining underground Maoists. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara, and DGP Alok Mohan, Karnataka’s State Intelligence carried out the operation for elimination of Naxalite activities across the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commended the efforts of …

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists, including 7 women, surrender in Narayanpur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists, including 7 women, surrender in Narayanpur

Hindustan Times  

At least 29 Maoists, including seven women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Wednesday, officials said. The surrendered cadres, associated with the Kutul area committee of Maoists, laid down arms before officials from the police, Border Security Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and internal conflicts within the banned outfit. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar …

Residents of Hagalaganchi village, who played a role in Maoists’ return to mainstream, appeal to CM for road repair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Residents of Hagalaganchi village, who played a role in Maoists’ return to mainstream, appeal to CM for road repair

The Hindu  

The residents of Hagalaganchi in Sringeri taluk, some of whom played a crucial role in the recent Maoists’ return to mainstream, have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to improve the road that connects the village to Gadikal in Sringeri taluk. Recently, six Maoists returned to the mainstream accepting the State government’s policy to rehabilitate left-wing extremists. Mr. Jogibyl, in a post …

At least 29 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At least 29 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

The Hindu  

Twenty-nine Maoists, including seven women, surrendered in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, a senior official said. The cadres belonging to Kutul area committee of Maoists turned themselves in before the police, Border Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police officials in Narayanpur citing disappointment with the "hollow" Maoist ideology and growing internal differences within the banned outfit, Narayanpur Superintendent …

Chikkamagaluru Police take custody of six Maoists assimilated to mainstream
2 months, 1 week ago

Chikkamagaluru Police take custody of six Maoists assimilated to mainstream

The Hindu  

Shivamogga Chikkamagaluru Police on Friday took custody of six Maoists, who assimilated to the mainstream recently and brought them to Chikkamagaluru from Bengaluru for interrogation. The police appealed to the Special NIA court in Bengaluru for the custody of the Maoists in connection with the cases they are facing in the Chikkamagaluru district. Jayanna, Sundari, Vanajakshi, Mundagaru Latha, Jisha, and …

Govt. urged to provide legal assistance to surrendered Maoists
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. urged to provide legal assistance to surrendered Maoists

The Hindu  

Shantigagi Nagarikara Vedike, a citizens’ initiative for peace, has appealed to the State government to provide appropriate legal assistance to the six Maoists who surrendered and entered the mainstream recently. At a press conference on Saturday, Noor Sridhar, a member of the organisation, said: “The first phase of bringing the Maoists into the mainstream has been completed. Nagargere Ramesh, another …

Nine Maoists carrying cumulative bounty of ₹43 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nine Maoists carrying cumulative bounty of ₹43 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

Nine hardcore Maoists, allegedly involved in attacks on security forces and carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹43 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday, police said. The cadres, including two women, turned themselves in before senior officials from the police and Central Reserve Police Force here, citing disappointment with "hollow" and "inhuman" Maoist ideology and infighting within the outlawed …

Karnataka: Home Minister Confirms Search For Weapons Disposed By Surrendered Maoists
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Home Minister Confirms Search For Weapons Disposed By Surrendered Maoists

ABP News  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that six surrendered Maoists have not handed over their weapons, and the police are working to locate and recover them from the forest where they are believed to have been disposed of. Noting that one Maoist, expelled from the surrendered group, is still at large and efforts are underway to trace him, …

Karnataka Police making efforts to locate, recover weapons of Maoists: G Parameshwara
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Police making efforts to locate, recover weapons of Maoists: G Parameshwara

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that six surrendered Maoists have not handed over their weapons, and the police are working to locate and recover them from the forest where they are believed to have been disposed of. Noting that one Maoist, expelled from the surrendered group, is still at large and efforts are underway to trace him, …

BJP: Maoist surrender in CM’s office will affect ANF’s morale
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP: Maoist surrender in CM’s office will affect ANF’s morale

Hindustan Times  

A day after six prominent Maoists laid down arms in Chikkamagaluru district, the Karnataka BJP expressed concerns about the nature of the surrender that was conducted in chief minister Siddaramaiah’s office, suggesting that such actions undermine the morale of law enforcement agencies. Chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar with the group of Maoists who surrendered, on Wednesday. BJP …

Six surrendered Maoists remanded in judicial custody
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six surrendered Maoists remanded in judicial custody

The Hindu  

The six Maoists who surrendered before Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday, were produced before the Special NIA Court here on Thursday and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. Mundagaru Latha, Vanajakshi Balehole, Sundari Kuttaluru, and Mareppa Aroli from Karnataka and K. Vasanth from Tamil Nadu and Jisha from Kerala were said to be the last batch of Maoists in …

Six Maoists surrender before CM, making Karnataka almost ‘Naxal-free’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Maoists surrender before CM, making Karnataka almost ‘Naxal-free’

The Hindu  

Six Maoists, who were active in Karnataka, surrendered before Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday. With this, Karnataka had taken a big step towards becoming “Naxal free”, Mr. Siddaramaiah announced and said that the government would soon take a call on the dissolution of Anti Naxal Force. Mr. Siddaramaiah welcomed the six Maoists into the mainstream and said the government …

Maoists’ surrender: Change of venue in the last minute takes everyone by surprise
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maoists’ surrender: Change of venue in the last minute takes everyone by surprise

The Hindu  

The six Maoists, who surrendered in Bengaluru on Wednesday, were initially supposed to appear before the Chikkamagaluru district officers and representatives of the district-level committee to oversee the process. However, the programme was shifted to Bengaluru for it to be conducted in the presence of the Chief Minister, even as family members of Maoists were waiting at the Inspection Bungalow …

Karnataka aims to go 'Naxal-free' as Maoists express willingness to surrender
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka aims to go 'Naxal-free' as Maoists express willingness to surrender

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced on Tuesday that efforts are being made to encourage Maoists active in the state to surrender, with the ultimate aim of making Karnataka “Naxal-free”. He also explained that there are procedures in place for the surrender process, referring to efforts made in the early 2000s under former Chief Minister SM Krishna. This announcement came …

Six suspected Maoists express wish to return to mainstream soon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six suspected Maoists express wish to return to mainstream soon

The Hindu  

As many as six suspected Maoists are said to have expressed a wish to return to the mainstream, following efforts of a State committee to oversee the implementation of the rehabilitation policy to assimilate/surrender Left-wing extremists. Mundagaru Latha, Sundari Kutlur, Vanajakshi Balehole, Mareppa Aroli, Vasanth T.N., and Jeesha are said to have consulted members of the State committee in this …

Maharashtra: 11 Naxals including Tarakka Sidam surrender before CM Devendra Fadnavis, get monetary aid for rehablitation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: 11 Naxals including Tarakka Sidam surrender before CM Devendra Fadnavis, get monetary aid for rehablitation

Op India  

In a major victory, on Wednesday, 1st January, a total of 11 naxals including Tarakka Sidam surrendered before Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli Police headquarters. 11 naxals including Tarakka Sidam surrender before Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli Police headquarters. pic.twitter.com/ENfqCL8kx2 — ANI January 1, 2025 While addressing the issue of Maoism last month, the CM had …

CM Siddaramaiah Assures Legal Support for Surrendered Naxals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah Assures Legal Support for Surrendered Naxals

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru:In an appeal to Naxals to surrender before the State Government and rejoin mainstream society, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said his Government is willing to engage in dialogue with Naxals to make them rejoin the mainstream of the society and assured the Naxals that State Government will “simplify” Naxal surrender policy. The assurance from the Chief Minister to "simplify" …

2 Maoists carrying price reward of Rs 8 lakh surrender in Maharashtra
3 months ago

2 Maoists carrying price reward of Rs 8 lakh surrender in Maharashtra

India Today  

Two senior Maoist cadres, including a 30-year veteran, surrendered to the Gadchiroli Police and the CRPF on Friday, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and frustration over violence against civilians. The two Maoists, Ramasu Durgu Poyam, 55, and Ramesh Shamu Kunjam, 25, carried rewards totalling Rs 8 lakh on their heads. Ramasu Durgu Poyam, who was active in Maoist ranks since …

No Maoist contacted us to join mainstream: Committee on rehabilitation in Karnataka
4 months ago

No Maoist contacted us to join mainstream: Committee on rehabilitation in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Despite giving wide publicity to their appeals to Maoists to join the mainstream, none had got in touch, said Banjagere Jayaprakash, a member of the Karnataka State committee to oversee implementation of the rehabilitation policy to surrender/assimilate Left Wing Extremists. However, condemning the killing of Maoist activist Vikram Gowda near Hebri in Udupi district by the Anti Naxal Force, he …

17 militia members of CPI (Maoist) surrender before police in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharama Raju district
5 months, 3 weeks ago

17 militia members of CPI (Maoist) surrender before police in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharama Raju district

The Hindu  

Seventeen militia members of the Pedabayalu Area Committee of the banned CPI voluntarily surrendered before Amit Bardar, Superintendent of Police of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, on October 1. Addressing the media here, Mr. Amit Bardar said these militia members, who were allegedly involved in several offences in the Ginelakota, Landulu, and Injari areas, chose to leave the Maoist movement “disillusioned …

Chhattisgarh govt working on new surrender policy for Maoists
6 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh govt working on new surrender policy for Maoists

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh government is working on a new surrender policy for Maoists with a focus on rehabilitation camps in Left Wing Extremism -affected areas and skill development training for those who wish to return to the mainstream, officials familiar with the details said on Thursday. During his visit to the eastern state last month, Union home minister Amit Shah had …

4 wanted Maoists carrying reward of ₹20 lakh surrender in Dantewada
1 year, 8 months ago

4 wanted Maoists carrying reward of ₹20 lakh surrender in Dantewada

Hindustan Times  

RAIPUR: Two Maoist couples surrendered before a joint team of senior police officers in the Dantewada district of Bastar region, police said on Tuesday. It is nighttime, emergency lights of police cars flashing blue, red and white in the background The four collectively carried a reward of ₹20 lakh, a statement by the Dantewada superintendent of police Gaurav Rai said. …

600 Maoist Supporters Surrender in Malkangiri, as Govt Schemes Blur Red Brigade's Appeal
2 years, 3 months ago

600 Maoist Supporters Surrender in Malkangiri, as Govt Schemes Blur Red Brigade's Appeal

News 18  

Over 600 active militia who provided support to Maoists have surrendered to Odisha Police and the BSF in Malkangiri. These development works and the presence of security forces motivated the Maoist militia and sympathisers to join the mainstream, said Malkangiri superintendent of police Nitesh Wadhwani. On June 12 this year about 50 active Maoist supporters had surrendered before the Odisha …

Influenced by Govt’s Welfare Schemes, 150 Maoists Surrender Before Police in Odisha
2 years, 7 months ago

Influenced by Govt’s Welfare Schemes, 150 Maoists Surrender Before Police in Odisha

News 18  

As many as 150 active members of Maoists who act as sympathisers and informers surrendered before the Malkangiri Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector of General of Border Security Force at Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri district on Monday. Influenced by the government’s welfare schemes and force’s combing operations, Maoists surrendered before the police. Irked over the unabated Maoist violence in …

Six Maoists, wanted for murder and attack on security forces, surrender in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district
5 years, 7 months ago

Six Maoists, wanted for murder and attack on security forces, surrender in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district

Op India  

On Saturday, a total of six wanted Maoists surrendered before the police in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Maharashtra: 6 naxals, carrying a total reward of Rs 32.50 Lakh on their head, surrendered before Gadchiroli police today. pic.twitter.com/esVXggCkfo — ANI July 27, 2019 As per reports, they were wanted for several cases of murder, kidnapping and attack on security forces. Women …

62 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, Rajnath Singh terms it ‘huge achievement’
6 years, 4 months ago

62 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, Rajnath Singh terms it ‘huge achievement’

Hindustan Times  

Sixty-two “hardcore Naxals” surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, police in the poll-bound state said, a development Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh described as a “huge achievement”. Soon after the surrender, the home minister said in a series of tweets that the success of the government’s surrender policy was pushing Naxal cadres to shun the path of violence. …

Chhattisgarh: 62 Maoists with 51 country-made arms surrender before IG; Rajnath terms it 'huge achievement'
6 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh: 62 Maoists with 51 country-made arms surrender before IG; Rajnath terms it 'huge achievement'

India TV News  

At least 62 Maoists gave up arms and surrendered before Bastar IG Vivekanand Sinha and SP Jitendra Shukla in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur today. According to the official statement by the local police, 51 Maoists have surrendered with their country-made weapons while 11 others have submitted themselves to the law without arms. The police said that 62 Maoists had been active members …

Anti-Maoist operations will be stepped up in Odisha, surrendered insurgents will be rehabilitated, says DGP RP Sharma
6 years, 11 months ago

Anti-Maoist operations will be stepped up in Odisha, surrendered insurgents will be rehabilitated, says DGP RP Sharma

Firstpost  

The Odisha police has decided to step up operations against the Maoists and bring in necessary changes in the strategy to deal with the Naxalites. Koraput : The Odisha police has decided to step up operations against the Maoists and bring in necessary changes in the strategy to deal with the insurgents, Odisha’s Director General of Police R P Sharma …

Maoists on a firm footing in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya as cops intensify operations
8 years, 1 month ago

Maoists on a firm footing in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya as cops intensify operations

Firstpost  

Even as notorious Inspector General of the Dantewada Range of Bastar, SRP Kalluri, handpicked by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, was recently asked to proceed on a long leave following indictment by the National Human Rights Commission in January 2017, the spate of encounter killing of Maoists has been on the rise in the Andhra-Odisha Border and Chhattisgarh region of …

Four Maoists surrender in Vizag
9 years, 10 months ago

Four Maoists surrender in Vizag

The Hindu  

Four CPI naxalites - two of them members of area committees, and two militia members surrendered to Visakhapatnam Superintendent of Police Koya Praveen here on Tuesday. Chinnam Naidu, who is also known with aliases Sannam Naidu and Abraham of Cherukupalem village in G.K. Veedhi mandal and an active member of the Galikonda area committee, carries a reward of Rs.1 lakh …

Cadres deserting, admit Maoists
10 years, 3 months ago

Cadres deserting, admit Maoists

The Hindu  

The outlawed Communist Party of India has admitted that its cadres are deserting the party and are getting attracted towards the “bankrupt” surrender policy employed by the government. “It is true that some of our ‘weak’ cadres are getting attracted towards the bankrupt and corrupt surrender policy of the government and laying down their arms,” Gudsa Usendi, the spokesperson of …

63 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, claim police
10 years, 3 months ago

63 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, claim police

The Hindu  

As many as 63 alleged Maoists surrendered before the police in Narayanpur district in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, Chhattisgarh police claimed. According to Narayanpur district Superintendent of Police Amit Kamble, 63 “Maoists,” including 3 women, left the outlawed Communist Party of India on Wednesday and surrendered before the police. A senior police officer posted in Bastar, however, revealed …

Chhattisgarh: Twelve Maoists surrender
10 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Twelve Maoists surrender

Firstpost  

In yet another setback to the Maoist movement in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, twelve Naxals surrendered today in Kanker district taking the total number of those laying down their arms to 315 this year in the state. Raipur: In yet another setback to the Maoist movement in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, twelve Naxals surrendered today in Kanker district taking the total number …

5 Maoists surrender in Visakha Agency
10 years, 8 months ago

5 Maoists surrender in Visakha Agency

The Hindu  

Five members of the banned CPI surrendered before Superintendent of Police Vikramjeet Duggal, here on Friday. “They also ran a number of Maoist camps in the Agency area and the famine raids at Chedithali, Sultanputu and Gorlimetta, among them,” said Mr. Duggal. The police have been trying to apprehend them for the last three to four years and they also …

More Maoists want to surrender, says DGP
11 years, 2 months ago

More Maoists want to surrender, says DGP

The Hindu  

The Director General of Police B. Prasada Rao has said that some more Maoists had evinced interest to join the mainstream of life in the footsteps of Dandakaranya special zonal committee secretary G. Venkatakrishna Prasad alias Gudsa Usendi who surrendered to the police of Andhra Pradesh two days ago. Presenting Prasad and his wife Santoshi, who also gave herself up …

Five Maoists surrender in Khammam
12 years, 4 months ago

Five Maoists surrender in Khammam

The Hindu  

Five Maoists, including Bandarapu Mallaiah, Divisional Committee Secretary, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, and his wife Balavva, District Committee Member, Gadchiroli, surrendered before district Superintendent of Police P. Hari Kumar at Kothagudem on Monday. Chandranna, who is also the West Regional Committee member of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee of the CPI, had been evading police for nearly 25 years. He hails from …

Largest Surrender By Militants In North East To Chidamabaram
13 years, 2 months ago

Largest Surrender By Militants In North East To Chidamabaram

India TV News  

Guwahati, Jan 24: In one of the largest surrender ceremonies in the North East region, 1855 militants belonging to nine groups today bid a farewell to arms before Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and received roses for weapons turned in. Among them were five major ethnic groups of the Adivashi Santhal outfits operating in upper Assam and three belonging to …

Rehabilitation policy for Maoists initiated
14 years, 7 months ago

Rehabilitation policy for Maoists initiated

The Hindu  

The policy of rehabilitating left-wing extremists who surrender to security forces in West Bengal's Maoist-affected Jangalmahal area was initiated with the distribution of leaflets on Sunday, less than a week after the amnesty scheme was notified by the State government. “We distributed leaflets containing information about the package in certain areas today and are hopeful of getting some response from …

Maoists have sent feelers on surrender: West Bengal DGP
14 years, 9 months ago

Maoists have sent feelers on surrender: West Bengal DGP

The Hindu  

The police have received indications that many rebels in the Left-wing extremism affected areas in West Bengal are willing to surrender and return to the mainstream of life. The State government announced on Thursday that as a special gesture, the cases of persons now in police custody would be reviewed so that those facing minor charges might be released on …

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