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 of Police Prabhat Kumar said. They also said they are influenced by the development work being carried out in Maad area of Narayanpur, including rapid construction of roads, and said they wanted to lead a normal life henceforth, he said. The surrendered cadres were active as members of Janatana Sarkar, militia, Chetna Natya Mandli and lower rungs of Maoists, he said, terming the development as a major success for security forces.

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30 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, search op underway; Amit Shah says India to be Naxal-free by 2026
2 days, 23 hours ago

30 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, search op underway; Amit Shah says India to be Naxal-free by 2026

Live Mint  

A jawan of the Bijapur District Reserve Guard was killed and bodies of 30 Maoists were recovered in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, police said. The security forces recovered weapons and ammunition while the encounter and search operation is still underway, said Bijapur Police. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the encounters as “another big success in the …

19 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district
5 days, 17 hours ago

19 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

Hindustan Times  

Bijapur, At least 19 Naxalites, nine of them carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹28 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Monday, a senior police official said. 19 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district The cadres, including a couple, turned themselves in before senior officials of the police and Central Reserve Police Force, citing …

Chhattisgarh government approves new Naxalite Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy
1 week, 3 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 …

Chhattisgarh Government approves new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists
1 week, 3 days ago

Chhattisgarh Government approves new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh Government on Wednesday approved a new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists, which assures financial aid, education, employment and security to them, officials said. Taking a concrete initiative to address the Maoist menace in the State, the Cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 in place of Chhattisgarh Naxalism Eradication Policy-2023, a government official here said. …

C’garh: Maoist commander, ‘involved’ in killing of more than 100 jawans, surrender along with Naxal wife, couple carry bounty of Rs 13 lakh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

C’garh: Maoist commander, ‘involved’ in killing of more than 100 jawans, surrender along with Naxal wife, couple carry bounty of Rs 13 lakh

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A ‘dreaded’ Maoist commander along with his Naxal wife has surrendered before police in Bijapur in south Bastar in Chhattisgarh, sources said on Monday. However, a spokesman of the Bastar police said Dinesh Modium, secretary of Gangaloor area committee functioning under the West Bastar Division of Maoists along with his wife Kala Tati, a member of Gangaloor area committee, …

Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

A Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, police said on Monday. Police recovered the body of a Maoist and a firearm from the spot after the encounter, the official said on Monday, adding that further details are awaited as security forces have not yet returned from the encounter site. The latest encounter comes …

8 Maoists killed in gunfight in Bastar; weapons recovered
1 month, 3 weeks ago

8 Maoists killed in gunfight in Bastar; weapons recovered

Hindustan Times  

Security forces shot dead at least eight Maoists in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, officials aware of the matter said — taking the number of rebels killed in the state this year to 55 amid an uptick in anti-Left Wing Extremism operations. Last year, security forces killed 219 Maoists in the state, much higher than the 22 killed …

Chhattisgarh: 29 Naxals, including seven women surrender before Narayanpur SP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 29 Naxals, including seven women surrender before Narayanpur SP

Op India  

In a significant turnaround, as many as 29 naxals of the Kutul area Committee in Chhattisgarh surrendered before Narayanpur SP Prabhat Kumar on Wednesday, officials said. Earlier, security forces took control of a Maoist training camp in the core area of PLGA Battalion No. Meanwhile, a recent encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband took place where bodies of 16 Naxals were recovered …

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 …

Maoist with ₹1 crore bounty among 14 killed; Amit Shah says ‘Naxalism breathing its last’
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2 months ago

Maoist with ₹1 crore bounty among 14 killed; Amit Shah says ‘Naxalism breathing its last’

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday termed the encounter along Chhattisgarh-Odisha border where 14 Maoists, including a top leader of the CPI who was carrying a reward of ₹1 crore were killed, as “another mighty blow to Naxalism”. Amit Shah asserted the Narendra Modi government's resolve for a Maoist-free India and the joint efforts of the security forces to …

Chhattisgarh police say 18 Maoists killed in Bijapur operation, up from earlier estimate of 12
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2 months ago

Chhattisgarh police say 18 Maoists killed in Bijapur operation, up from earlier estimate of 12

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh police on Saturday said that 18 Maoists — not 12, as initially announced — were killed in the South Bastar operation earlier this week, attributing the update to a press release in which the Maoists themselves conceded losing more members. Earlier, 12 bodies were recovered following the operation in the forests of Tumrel, Sigampalli, Pujarikanker, and Malempenta in …

C’garh: Maoist Involved in 2010 Tadmetla Massacre of 76 CRPF Jawans Surrender
2 months, 1 week ago

C’garh: Maoist Involved in 2010 Tadmetla Massacre of 76 CRPF Jawans Surrender

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A Maoist allegedly involved in the 2010 Tadmetla massacre of 76 CRPF jawans was among four Naxal who surrendered in Narayanpur under south Bastar in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. Gandhi Tati alias Arab alias Kamlesh was allegedly involved in the deadly Maoist ambush on security personnel on April 6, 2010, in Tadmetla in Sukma district in south Bastar in which …

Govt. urged to provide legal assistance to surrendered Maoists
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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 …

Naxalism nearing its end, says Maharashtra CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Naxalism nearing its end, says Maharashtra CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli

Hindustan Times  

Gadchiroli, A total of 11 Naxalites, including senior cadre Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka, surrendered on Wednesday before Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli. Naxalism nearing its end, says Maharashtra CM as 11 Maoists surrender in Gadchiroli These Maoists, carrying a collective bounty of ₹1.03 crore, were involved in launching attacks on security personnel. Gadchiroli is not the last, …

11 naxals surrender before Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli police station
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

11 naxals surrender before Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli police station

India TV News  

In a sign of victory over Maoism, a total of 11 naxals including Tarakka Sidam surrendered before Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli Police headquarters on Wednesday. During his visit, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said this is a very important police station because Maoists dominated this area. Last month, Devendra Fadnavis said that 33 Naxals have been killed in …

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 …

Give up arms or face strong action: Amit Shah to Naxals
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3 months, 1 week ago

Give up arms or face strong action: Amit Shah to Naxals

New Indian Express  

JAGDALPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday appealed to Naxals to give up arms and join the mainstream, or else they will have to face the strong action of security forces. "Chhattisgarh Police is committed to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to make India Naxal-free by March 31, 2026," he said. "But after our government came to power …

Seven Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
3 months, 1 week ago

Seven Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: At least seven cadres of outlawed CPI in uniform were gunned down by security forces in a fierce encounter along the inter-district borders of Narayanpur-Dantewada in Abujhmad area, south Chhattisgarh on Thursday. “Based on specific input about the presence of Maoists in the south Abujhmad region, a joint team of District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and Central Reserve …

Chhattisgarh: Maoists attack security camp in Bastar, 5 Naxals carrying cumulative bounty of Rs 11 lakh surrender
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: Maoists attack security camp in Bastar, 5 Naxals carrying cumulative bounty of Rs 11 lakh surrender

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Maoists attacked a security camp in Bijapur district under south Bastar in Chhattisgarh late on Thursday night, leading to fierce gunbattle between them, police said. The Maoist attack on the forward base camp at Gidpalli under Pamed police station came at around eight pm on Thursday leading to a heavy exchange of fire between the ultras and security personnel …

Fed up with senior cadres, hardcore Maoist surrenders at Phulbani
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fed up with senior cadres, hardcore Maoist surrenders at Phulbani

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR/PHULBANI: A hardcore Maoist, Bija Madvi alias Tikes of KKBN Division surrendered before DIG Sarthak Sarangi and Kandhamal SP Harish B at Phulbani on Thursday. Sarangi said Tikes was disillusioned with the senior leaders of the banned outfit who subject their subordinate cadres to mental and physical harassment. This apart, increase in anti-Maoist operations in interior areas of Kandhamal and …

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 …

Chhattisgarh expected to announce new surrender policy for Maoists in 2 months
6 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh expected to announce new surrender policy for Maoists in 2 months

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh government is expected to announce in the next two months a new surrender policy for Maoists focussed on establishing rehabilitation camps in Left-wing insurgency-hit districts for skill development training for three years, officials familiar with the matter said. An official said the new policy will also have a provision for offering ₹10,000 financial assistance monthly for three years. …

Chhattisgarh: Nine Maoists, including six women, killed in encounter with security forces
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: Nine Maoists, including six women, killed in encounter with security forces

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: Nine Maoists, including six women cadres, were killed in an encounter with security forces at the Purangel-Andri forested hilly terrain along the inter-district border of Dantewada and Bijapur in south Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, according to Bastar police. Acting on specific intelligence about the presence of Maoists belonging to the West Bastar Division committee and the Peoples' Liberation Guerrilla Army …

Chhattisgarh: 25 Naxalites, including 5 with total bounty of ₹28 lakh, surrender in Bijapur
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: 25 Naxalites, including 5 with total bounty of ₹28 lakh, surrender in Bijapur

The Hindu  

Twenty-five Naxalites, five of them carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹28 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh on Monday, a senior police official said. The 25 ultras, who were active in Gangloor and Bhairamgarh area committees of the outlawed Communist Party of India, include two women, the official added. She was also involved in the Tekalgudem …

Chattisgarh: Female Maoist carrying Rs 13 lakh bounty surrenders
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chattisgarh: Female Maoist carrying Rs 13 lakh bounty surrenders

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A female Maoist carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 13 lakh in three states on Saturday surrendered in Kabirdham in Chhattisgarh. Ranita alias Hidme Kawasi, who had served as member of Tanda-Malaukhand area committee under GRB -Rajnandgaon -Balaghat division of Maoists, surrendered before Kabirdham district superintendent of police Dr Abhishek Pallav. She carried a bounty of Rs three lakh …

6 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur carried reward of ₹38 lakh: Police
9 months, 1 week ago

6 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur carried reward of ₹38 lakh: Police

Hindustan Times  

Raipur: Six Maoists who were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday have been identified as senior cadres and carried a cumulative cash reward of Rs.38 lakh on their heads, police said on Saturday. A statement released by Bastar police claimed that the deceased cadres belonged to Maoists’ People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army military company …

Chhattisgarh: Eight Naxalites surrender before security forces in Sukma
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh: Eight Naxalites surrender before security forces in Sukma

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh news: Eight Naxalites, four of them carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 5 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district today, police said. The Naxalites turned themselves in before senior officials of the police and Central Reserve Police Force, citing disappointment with atrocities committed by Maoists on tribals and inhuman and hollow Maoist ideology, an official said. …

33 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

33 Naxalites surrender before security forces in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

As many as 33 Naxalites, three of them carrying a cumulative bounty of ₹5 lakh, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on May 25, police said. The Naxalites turned themselves in before senior officials from the police and Central Reserve Police Force, citing disappointment with atrocities committed by Maoists on tribals and "hollow" Maoist ideology, Bijapur Superintendent of …

Seven Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh as forces continue offensive
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh as forces continue offensive

Hindustan Times  

Seven Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in a forest in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, state police said on Thursday, taking the total number of deaths of alleged insurgents to 112 this year. The Bastar region, which includes seven districts -- Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and the nearby regions of Kondagaon and Narayanpur --- are where the …

12 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur
10 months, 1 week ago

12 Maoists killed in gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Hindustan Times  

Bastar: Twelve Maoists were killed in gunfight with Chhattisgarh Police and security personnel in Bijapur district on Friday, officials aware of the matter said. Officials said that the gunfight took place in a forest near Pidia village under Gangaloor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation. 12 bodies of Maoists have recovered …

9 Maoist cadres, all hailing from Chhattisgarh, surrender before Odisha police
10 months, 2 weeks ago

9 Maoist cadres, all hailing from Chhattisgarh, surrender before Odisha police

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar:Nine Maoist activists, including two women cadres hailing from Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday laid down their arms before the Odisha police. The two women Maoists, identified as Yogi Madvi alias Jyoti and Pozze Madvi, had joined the Maoist group in 2019 and she was the personal security guard of Sila alias Nagmani who is an active leader of 8th company of …

Chhattisgarh may frame new surrender policy for Maoists
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh may frame new surrender policy for Maoists

Hindustan Times  

The Chhattisgarh government is likely to come up with a new surrender policy for Maoist insurgents who wish to give up arms, a senior government official said, asking not to be named. Officials expect the number to increase against the backdrop of the high number of anti-Maoist operations launched by security forces against LWE groups “This could be the final …

Surrendered Maoists eager for first tryst with democracy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Surrendered Maoists eager for first tryst with democracy

The Hindu  

CHINTOOR In 2021, a divisional committee member of the banned Communist Party of India CPI surrendered before the erstwhile East Godavari district police and the Andhra Pradesh police department claimed that he joined mainstream politics after developing an affinity with democracy. Since 2022, as many as 125 Maoists and Maoist sympathisers associated with various Left-Wing Extremist groups in the Red …

Anti-Maoist ops have led to a drastic drop in insurgency: Amit Shah
11 months ago

Anti-Maoist ops have led to a drastic drop in insurgency: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Action against Maoists has accelerated since the Bharatiya Janata Party formed the government in Chhattisgarh in December 2023 and the Centre will eliminate the rebels from the country soon, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday, a day after 29 insurgents were killed in an encounter with police and the Border Security Force in the eastern state. Union home …

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists killed, three jawans injured in encounter in Kanker ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh: 29 Maoists killed, three jawans injured in encounter in Kanker ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

India TV News  

At least 29 Maoists were killed and at least three jawans also sustained injuries during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Tuesday. The gunfight took place at around 2 pm in Hapatola forest between Binagunda and Koronar villages under Chhotebethiya police station limits, when a joint team of the Border Security Force and the state's District Reserve Guard was …

Chhattisgarh: 26 Naxalites surrender in Dantewada ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Bastar region on April 19
11 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh: 26 Naxalites surrender in Dantewada ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Bastar region on April 19

India TV News  

Ahead of the upcoming general elections in Chhattisgarh, a total of 26 Naxalites surrendered in Dantewada, which falls under the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. With this, 717 Naxalites, including 176 of them carrying cash rewards on their heads, have so far joined the mainstream in the district under the police's 'Lon Varratu' campaign launched in June 2020, officials said. FIRs …

Minor, women among 15 Maoists surrender in Jharkhand: Police
11 months, 1 week ago

Minor, women among 15 Maoists surrender in Jharkhand: Police

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi, In a major success for security forces ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, 15 Maoists, including a minor and two women, belonging to the squad of wanted red rebel Misir Besra laid down their arms in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday, police said. "Due to continued operations and facilitative security environment in the disturbed areas and outreach of …

Three more Maoists killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Three more Maoists killed by security forces in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

Three suspected Maoists were on Saturday morning killed in an encounter by security forces in a dense forest in Bijapur district near the shared border of Chhattisgarh and Telangana, taking the number of insurgents killed thus far this year to 50, up from 22 in all of 2023, and indicting a significant surge in aggression — from both state forces …

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. …

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