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108 Maoists With ₹3.95 Crore Bounty Surrender in Chhattisgarh

In one of the largest Naxalite surrenders in recent years, 108 Maoists laid down arms across multiple districts in Chhattisgarh. The surrendered cadres carried a combined reward of ₹3.95 crore, and security forces recovered a massive cache of arms, cash, and gold. This event is seen as a significant achievement ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 2026 deadline for a Naxal-free India. The surrender follows a pattern of recent successes, including another group's surrender days earlier in Mahasamund district.

Key Points: 108 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, ₹3.95 Crore Reward

  • 108 Maoists surrender
  • Combined ₹3.95 crore reward
  • Major arms & cash recovered
  • Amit Shah's 2026 deadline
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Chhattisgarh: 108 Maoists carrying Rs 3.95 crore reward surrender in Jagdalpur

108 Maoists carrying a combined ₹3.95 crore reward surrender in Chhattisgarh, marking a major milestone in the drive for a Naxal-free India.

"significant achievement in the final phase of the Chhattisgarh Naxal Operation - Vijay Sharma"

Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 11 One of the largest Naxalite surrenders in recent years took place in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the Union government's drive for a "Naxal-free India." State's Deputy CM and Home Minister Vijay Sharma told reporters that 108 Maoists laid down arms across several districts, describing the move as a significant achievement in the final phase of the Chhattisgarh Naxal Operation.

He further revealed that six AK-47 rifles, 11 INSAS rifles, and a massive dump near the Indravati river were recovered, along with cash worth Rs 3.60 crore and one kilogram of gold.

The surrendered cadres carried a combined reward of Rs 3.95 crore, making this the largest mass surrender in recent years.

District-wise figures show 37 surrenders from Bijapur, four from Narayanpur, 16 from Bastar, three from Kanker, 18 from Sukma, and 30 from Dantewada. Among them, 22 had bounties of Rs 8 lakh each, 31 carried Rs 5 lakh, one had Rs 3 lakh, nine had Rs 2 lakh, and 43 had Rs 1 lakh each.

Officials confirmed that the largest Maoist dump ever recovered has been seized with the help of surrendered cadres and will be displayed during the surrender ceremony.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set March 31, 2026, as the deadline for achieving a Naxal-free India. The surrender of such a large number of cadres ahead of the deadline is being hailed as a major success for security forces and the administration.

Just days earlier, 15 Maoists, including nine women, surrendered in Mahasamund district, handing over weapons such as AK-47s, SLRs, and INSAS rifles. That group was linked to the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund Committee, active along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.

These developments follow CRPF Director General GP Singh's recent visit to Forward Operating Bases in Chhattisgarh, where he urged troops to remain vigilant in the final phase of operations.

He stressed strict adherence to security protocols to avoid casualties, warning that hidden IEDs remain the biggest threat.

With the latest mass surrender and record recovery of arms and assets, officials believe the campaign for a Naxal-free India has gained decisive momentum.

- IANS

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Priya S
While this is good news, we must ensure this isn't just a temporary win. The real challenge is to bring lasting development to these tribal areas - schools, hospitals, roads. Without that, the problem might resurface. The administration needs to follow through.
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Vikram M
Rs 3.95 crore reward on their heads! And they recovered cash and gold too. This shows the scale of the problem. Salute to our security forces operating in such difficult terrain. Hope the 2026 deadline for a Naxal-free India is achieved. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in tribal education, I see this as a positive step. Many join out of desperation, not ideology. The surrender policy must be coupled with skill training and job opportunities. The mention of women surrendering earlier is particularly important.
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Rohit P
Good news, but let's not forget the IED threat the CRPF chief mentioned. Our jawans are still at risk every day. The real victory will be when villagers in these areas can live without fear of both Naxals and crossfire.
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Karthik V
From Bijapur, Sukma, Dantewada... this is across the heart of the conflict zone. If this momentum holds, it could truly change the future of Chhattisgarh. The state can finally focus 100% on development instead of security. Fingers crossed!

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