24 wanted Maoists with bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

IANS April 28, 2025 149 views

A significant anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district has resulted in 24 Maoists surrendering, including 14 women with substantial bounties. The surrendered militants cited disillusionment with their ideology and internal conflicts as primary reasons for their decision. This development is part of a larger trend, with 792 Maoists laying down arms in the Bastar region during 2024. Each surrendered individual will receive rehabilitation support, marking a potential turning point in the long-standing insurgency.

"The Maoists expressed disillusionment with their ideology and internal discord" - Senior Police Official
Raipur, April 28: Twenty-four Maoists, including 14, with a combined bounty of Rs 28.5 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Monday, officials said.

Key Points

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Major anti-Maoist operation involving 24,000 security personnel triggers mass surrender

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Surrendered Maoists receive Rs 50,000 rehabilitation support

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Bastar region sees 792 Maoists laying down arms in 2024

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Significant blow to Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh

According to a senior official, this surrender coincides with an extensive anti-Maoist operation involving nearly 24,000 security personnel, ongoing in the Karregutta hills of Bijapur near the Telangana border since April 21.

Among those who surrendered were eleven women, the officials added.

The Maoists reportedly expressed disillusionment with the Maoist ideology, the atrocities inflicted on local tribal communities by the ultras, and internal discord within the outlawed group.

They were also influenced by the state government's 'Niyad Nellanar' initiative, a development scheme aimed at improving remote villages near security camps, the police officials said.

The surrendered individuals were affiliated with various Maoist formations, including the east Bastar division, Partapur area committee, and west Bastar division.

Notable among them were Sudru Hemla, a 33-year-old member of the Bhairamgarh area committee, and Kamli Modiam, also known as Urmila, aged 36, from the Partapur area committee.

Both carried rewards of Rs 5 lakh each.

Others included Jaymoti Punem, aged 24, with a bounty of Rs 3 lakh, and Mangu Punem, aged 21, with Rs 50,000 on his head.

Additionally, Buchchi Madvi alias Roshni, Sukhmati Ursa, Shamnath Kunjam, Chaitu Kursam, and Somli Hemla, each carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh also surrendered.

Among other Maoists who have surrendered on Monday include Bujji Padam, Sukko Punem, Hidme Veko, Soni Korsa, and Lachha Tati had bounties of Rs 1 lakh each.

This surrender brings the total number of Maoists, who have laid down arms in Bijapur, to 203 since January 2025.

In addition, 90 have been killed and 213 arrested in the district, officials said.

Each surrendered individual received Rs 50,000 in assistance and will be rehabilitated under the government's policy.

In 2024, the Bastar region, encompassing seven districts including Bijapur, witnessed 792 Maoists surrendering, according to police records.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such positive news! The government's rehabilitation efforts seem to be working. Hope these surrendered Maoists get proper guidance to reintegrate into society šŸ™
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Priya M.
Interesting that 11 women were among those who surrendered. Makes me wonder about the gender dynamics within these groups. The Rs 5 lakh bounty on Urmila suggests she was quite influential!
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Ankit S.
While this is good news, I hope the media doesn't glorify the surrender amounts too much. The real story is about people choosing peace over violence after seeing the damage caused.
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Sunita T.
203 surrenders since January is impressive! The 'Niyad Nellanar' initiative seems to be making a real difference in these remote areas. Development is the best counter to extremism šŸ’Æ
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Vikram J.
Respectfully, I think the article could have included more about what exactly disillusioned them about Maoist ideology. That would help understand what finally made them surrender after years of involvement.
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Neha P.
The age range is striking - from 21 to 36 years old. These are people who could have productive lives ahead if properly rehabilitated. Hope the Rs 50,000 assistance is just the beginning of their support system.

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