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11 Maoists Surrender in Odisha, Major Blow to BGN Division

Eleven Maoists from the Bansadhara-Gumusar-Nagbali division surrendered before the Odisha Police in Kalahandi district. Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania stated the surrender effectively ends the BGN division, appealing to a remaining small group to also lay down arms. He also declared Bolangir and Bargarh districts as Naxal-free, crediting coordinated security operations and public support. The government reiterates its resolve to completely eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 2026.

Key Points: 11 Maoists Surrender in Odisha's Kalahandi District

  • 11 Maoists surrender in Kalahandi
  • BGN division effectively ended
  • DGP appeals to remaining 15 cadres
  • Bolangir & Bargarh declared Naxal-free
  • Govt aims to eradicate Naxalism by 2026
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Odisha: 11 Maoists surrender in Kalahandi

Eleven Maoists from the BGN division surrender in Kalahandi. DGP Khurania appeals to remaining cadres to surrender under the new rehab scheme.

"The Bansadhara-Gumusar-Nagbali division has been ended today. - Yogesh Bahadur Khurania"

Kalahandi, March 16

Eleven Maoists surrendered before the Odisha Police at the Bhawanipatna Reserve Police Ground in Kalahandi district on Sunday.

The group laid down their arms in the presence of Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania. All the surrendered individuals were members of the Bansadhara-Gumusar-Nagbali (BGN) division. This mass surrender is viewed as a major success for the Odisha police.

Speaking to the media, DGP Khurania said, "The Bansadhara-Gumusar-Nagbali division has been ended today, except for a small group of 15 Maoists operating at the trijunction of Kandhamal, Raigarha, and Kalahandi. Through the media, I appeal to this remaining group to surrender under the new rehabilitation scheme under the government, promising comprehensive support."

Earlier, on March 2, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania officially declared Bolangir district and Bargarh district as Naxal-free districts.

The DGP informed that sustained joint operations conducted over a prolonged period, precise intelligence inputs, coordinated efforts of Central and State security forces, and active cooperation from local residents have led to the complete elimination of Naxal activities from these two districts.

He stated that this significant achievement has been made possible due to the courage, restraint, and unwavering commitment of the police force. The DGP congratulated all officers and personnel involved in the operations and expressed gratitude to the people for their trust and continued support.

He further stated that similar intensified operations will continue in other affected areas of the State to ensure the complete eradication of the Naxal problem at the earliest.

In December last year, after six Naxalites were killed in a major operation in Kandhamal district of Odisha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the operation marked a breakthrough in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism and brought Odisha closer to being completely free of Naxalism.

Reiterating the Centre's resolve, the Union Home Minister said the government is determined to eradicate Naxalism from the country. "We are resolved to eliminate Naxalism before March 31, 2026," Shah said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
A major success for the Odisha police and the local community. Sustained operations and public cooperation are key. Wishing the surrendered individuals a peaceful and productive new chapter in their lives.
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Rohit P
Good step, but the real test is the rehabilitation. The government must ensure these people get proper jobs, education, and are accepted back into society. Otherwise, they might feel forced to return. The 2026 deadline is ambitious, but let's hope.
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Priyanka N
As someone from a neighboring state, I've seen the fear Naxalism creates in villages. Every surrender brings more stability and allows development projects to finally reach those areas. Kudos to the police and the locals who helped.
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Michael C
While the surrender is positive, we must also address the root causes—poverty, lack of opportunities, and land rights issues in these tribal belts. Security and development must go hand in hand for a permanent solution.
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Kavya N
Heartening to see Bolangir and Bargarh declared Naxal-free! This gives so much hope for the entire region. The police personnel deserve our respect for their courage and restraint in such difficult operations. Jai Hind!

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