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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
9 Maoists lay down arms in Bijapur, 6 carried 24L bounty
Raipur: Nine Maoists, including six with a cumulative bounty of Rs 24 lakh, surrendered before police and paramilitary officials in Bijapur district of Bastar division in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. The surrendered rebels included members of company number 1, platoon number 12 and 13 of Marh division, as well as members from the technical team of south Bastar division and DGN (Dhamtari-Gariaband-Nuapada) division. Among them were two area committee members, a DAKMS member, and a commander of the Bhoomkal militia. They were identified as Baksu Oyam carrying Rs 8 lakh bounty, active since 2007, a party member of company number 1, Budhram Potam, carrying cash reward of Rs 5 lakh, an ACM of platoon 12, active since 2000, Hidma alias Hiriya worth Rs 5 lakh, ACM of platoon 13, and those carrying Rs 2 lakh bounty were Mangu Uika alias Toggi from South Bastar's technical team, Roshan Karam alias Ajit from Chinnapalli area committee under DGN division and Manglu Podiyam, a party member from Bhairamgarh area committee. The others were DAKMS members Kamlu Hemla and Budhram Hemla, and Pandru Punem alias Padkhuta, Bhoomkal militia commander of Mankeli, active since 1997. The cadres cited disillusionment with the ideology, internal conflict within the organisation, and aspiration for a peaceful family life as key reasons for leaving the insurgency. Many also acknowledged that rapid infrastructure development, improved healthcare, education, and electricity access in remote villages influenced their decision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Find These Bugs in Dahuk, Do Something Immediately Undo Police officials stated that since Jan 1, 2025, over 277 Maoists have surrendered, 310 have been arrested, and 131 have been killed in encounters in Bijapur district alone. The trend continues this year with 466 surrenders and 189 Maoists neutralised across Chhattisgarh. SP Jitendra Kumar Yadav urged remaining Maoists to abandon violence. "Return to the mainstream. The state govt is committed to giving you a life of dignity, safety, and opportunity," he said, appealing to Maoists to "reject extremist ideologies propagated by external elements" and embrace peace. Each surrendered Maoist was awarded Rs 50,000 as incentive under the state's surrender and rehabilitation policy. The surrender took place in presence of DIG Dantewada ange Kamalochan Kashyap, DIG CRPF Bijapur B S Negi, SP Bijapur Jitendra Kumar Yadav, and senior officers from the DRG, STF, and CoBRA battalions (201, 202, 210), and CRPF 199 & 85 battalions. Under the new rehabilitation programme, surrendered Maoists are supported with financial aid, housing, education, and job training.
News18
06-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Nine Naxals lay down arms in Chhattisgarh
Last Updated: Bijapur, Aug 6 (PTI) Nine Naxalites, including six carrying a collective bounty of Rs 24 lakh, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, police said. They turned themselves in before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials, citing their frustration with the 'hollow" Maoist ideology, atrocities on innocent tribals and growing internal differences within the banned outfit, said Bijapur superintendent of police Jitendra Kumar Yadav. The surrendered cadres include Baksu Oyam (27), a party member in the Maad division of Maoists who carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh, and two area committee members, Budhram Potam (36) and Hidma alias Hiria (26), carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh each, he said. Three others are identified as Mangu Uika (38), Roshan Karam (24) and Manglo Podiam (23), who carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh each on their heads. Police said the surrendered Naxals were impressed by the 'Niyad Nellanar' (your good village) scheme of the state government, the new surrender and rehabilitation policy, and 'Poona Margham (Rehabilitation for Social Reintegration)- a rehabilitation initiative launched by Bastar Range police. All the surrendered Naxalites were provided with assistance of Rs 50,000 each. They will be rehabilitated as per the government's policy, police said. Police said 277 Naxalites have surrendered in Bijapur district so far this year. Several Maoists have been quitting violence and surrendering after being impressed with 'Niyad Nellanar' and the new surrender and rehabilitation policy of the state government, police said. These initiatives have been introduced to promote peace and development in Naxal-hit areas. Various facilities are being provided to the surrendered Maoists, such as rehabilitation, employment, and education. Besides, relief and rehabilitation are being provided to people affected by Maoist violence, police said. PTI Cor TKP NSK view comments First Published: August 06, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
