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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
16 Maoists including 2 PGLA members surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
BASTAR: Sixteen Maoists who had a collective bounty of ₹25 lakh surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said on Monday. Sukma superintendent of police (SP) Kiran G Chavan said nine of the 16 Maoists who surrendered were from Kerlapenda village panchayat under Chintalanar police station limits. With their surrender, the village has become free of Maoists and will receive ₹1 crore for development funds under a new scheme of the state government, Chavan said. The district police chief said the surrenders come in the wake of the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) intensifying operations against the Maoists in the region. 'These 16 naxals had a combined bounty of ₹25 lakh on them. Among them were naxals from battalions and other divisions, including some from Odisha…,' he said. A statement issued by the Sukma police said the 16 includes two senior cadres – Rita alias Dodi Sukki (36), a woman who was an active member of the central regional committee (CRC) company number 2 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PGLA), and Rahul Punem (18), a member of PLGA battalion no. 1 of Maoists. The two carried a reward of ₹8 lakh each, it added. The surrendered Maoists are being given financial assistance of ₹50,000 each, and will be rehabilitated in line with the state government's policy. The development came days after security forces killed top Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao or Basavaraju and dismantled what the authorities described as the unified headquarters of several Maoist formations in an operation titled Black Forest, which concluded on May 11. According to government data, 401 Maoists have been killed in the state while 1,355 surrendered between December 1, 2023, and May 21, 2025.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Most of districts in Chhattisgarh are seeing a drop in naxal activity: IG Bastar
Bastar (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 28 (ANI): The Naxal activity in Bastar and many regions of India has 'reduced significantly' as a result of carrying out operations against the banned and 'illegal' CPI-M outfit, a police official said on Wednesday. Inspector General (IG) of police, Bastar, P Sundarraj told ANI, 'As a result of carrying out operations against the banned and illegal CPI-M outfit, Naxal activity in Basatar and many regions of India has reduced significantly... 4 districts of Bastar sub-division, Bijapur, Sukma, Narayanpur, and Kanker were identified as the most affected LWE districts... 6 districts of Chhattisgarh, including Bastar, Dhamtari, and Rajnandgaon, will be specially monitored by us for any kind of resurgence'. The IG stated that most of the districts in Chhattisgarh are seeing a drop in naxal activity. 'In the country, only 18 districts are Naxal-affected and 28 districts are included in the list of districts of maximum thrust... District of maximum thrust means that naxal activity in the district has reduced to a great extent, but strict observations are still required... Most of the districts in Chhattisgarh are seeing a drop in naxal activity...,' he said. Meanwhile, in a major success for the Chhattisgarh government's anti-Naxal campaign, 18 Naxals, including four members of the dreaded Battalion No. 1, surrendered before the police in Sukma district on Tuesday. According to the officials, the surrender took place under the influence of the state government's rehabilitation initiative, Niyad Nellanar. The surrender came as a boost to ongoing efforts in South Bastar, a region long affected by Naxal violence. Among the 18 who surrendered, several were known to be active in four different Naxal battalions, according to the police. Earlier, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran G Chavan said, 'Influenced by 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme, 18 naxals have surrendered today. Four naxalites are associated with Battalion No. 1. Naxalites belonging to 4 battalions have surrendered. Naxalites active in South Bastar have also surrendered.' The SP further assured that the surrendered militants would receive full support and rehabilitation benefits under the government's surrender policy. 'As they have surrendered, they will get all the benefits of the schemes functioning under the state government... I appeal to all the naxals to surrender,' Chavan added. (ANI)
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
18 Naxals, including top Battalion members, surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
Sukma: In a major success for the Chhattisgarh government's anti-Naxal campaign , 18 Naxals, including four members of the dreaded Battalion No. 1, surrendered before the police in Sukma district on Tuesday. According to the officials, the surrender took place under the influence of the state government's rehabilitation initiative, Niyad Nellanar. ' The surrender came as a boost to ongoing efforts in South Bastar, a region long affected by Naxal violence. Among the 18 who surrendered, several were known to be active in four different Naxal battalions, according to the police. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo While speaking to the media, Sukma Superintendent of Police Kiran G Chavan said, "Influenced by 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme, 18 naxals have surrendered today. Four naxalites are associated with Battalion No. 1. Naxalites belonging to 4 battalions have surrendered. Naxalites active in South Bastar have also surrendered." The SP further assured that the surrendered militants would receive full support and rehabilitation benefits under the government's surrender policy. Live Events "As they have surrendered, they will get all the benefits of the schemes functioning under the state government... I appeal to all the naxals to surrender," Chavan added. Meanwhile, last week in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, security forces successfully neutralised 27 Naxals, including top CPI (Maoist) leader and General Secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju. Later, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) P Sundarraj said the banned organisation had received training and technological support from several militant and insurgent groups. "Basavaraju was the general secretary of CPI (Maoists) and headed its military commission. He played a key role in planning and executing the group's violent operations," IG Sundarraj said. He said that these Naxalites used to receive training from many insurgent groups, and that even the LTTE's name came up -- they shared some technologies. "The banned and illegal Naxal organisation always has a negative thought of harming the security forces in any way, be it through IEDs, ambushes or by attacking the security forces' camps. In this way, the security forces and the villagers get harmed by negative or violent activity. They used to take training from many militant and insurgency groups - even the LTTE's name came to light, and they also shared some technology. Basava Raju was the general secretary of CPI (Maoists) and also in charge of the military commission. Hence, he had a role in all the military actions of the organisation... The whole organisation, on the back of them, has suffered losses in terms of technology and military. Their land area has also been reduced. We hope that Naxalism will end soon," he said. He added, "With this success, the Maoists have suffered a heavy blow in leadership, military capacity, and territory. We hope Naxalism will end soon in this area and across the country."
India.com
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
18 Maoists Surrender In Chhattisgarhs Sukma District
In a significant development, 18 Maoists, including four associated with Battalion No. 1, surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, under the influence of the 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme. According to Sukma SP, Kiran G Chavan, Naxals from four different battalions, including those active in South Bastar, chose to abandon insurgency. He urged others to follow suit, highlighting that surrendered individuals would receive benefits from state government schemes aimed at rehabilitation. After elimination of Basvaraju, the dreaded Maoist who was carrying a Rs 1.5 crore bounty on his head, more Maoists are expected to surrender, the officer said. The surrender is an outcome of the 'Lon Varratu' campaign launched by the government and actively propagated by security forces. 'Lon Varratu' means come back home to your roots. The officers talk with the Maoists, particularly the young ones to lay down arms and join the mainstream of development. The government has assured full support, including financial aid and skill development training. The police officer also stated that these individuals would be offered government jobs, emphasising the administration's commitment to reintegrating former Maoists into society. He made a strong appeal for others still involved in militant activities to surrender promptly. In a related development, 26 Maoists, including three with a combined reward of Rs 4.5 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Narayanpur on last Monday. Among them were five women Maoists, each carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on their head. These women, once active in various regional committees, expressed their desire to leave behind a life of violence due to years of hardship and growing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. Officials welcomed their decision, hoping it would inspire further surrenders. Many of these former Maoists were involved in disruptive activities such as road sabotage and propaganda. However, they have now renounced violence under the 'Lon Varratu' campaign. Since its launch, 953 Naxalites have surrendered in Dantewada district, 224 of whom carried rewards. The state's rehabilitation policy, actively promoted by senior officials, the police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been instrumental in guiding misguided youth and hardcore Maoists toward reintegration. Authorities view these surrenders as a positive sign, optimistic that more individuals will abandon insurgency and embrace a peaceful, stable life in society.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
18 Maoists surrender in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh
Raipur: In a significant development, 18 Maoists, including four associated with Battalion No. 1, surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, under the influence of the 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme. According to Sukma SP, Kiran G Chavan, Naxals from four different battalions, including those active in South Bastar, chose to abandon insurgency. He urged others to follow suit, highlighting that surrendered individuals would receive benefits from state government schemes aimed at rehabilitation. After elimination of Basvaraju – the dreaded Maoist who was carrying a Rs 1.5 crore bounty on his head, more Maoists are expected to surrender, the officer said. The surrender is an outcome of the 'Lon Varratu' campaign launched by the government and actively propagated by security forces. 'Lon Varratu' means come back home to your roots. The officers talk with the Maoists, particularly the young ones to lay down arms and join the mainstream of development. The government has assured full support, including financial aid and skill development training. The police officer also stated that these individuals would be offered government jobs, emphasising the administration's commitment to reintegrating former Maoists into society. He made a strong appeal for others still involved in militant activities to surrender promptly. In a related development, 26 Maoists, including three with a combined reward of Rs 4.5 lakh on their heads, surrendered in Narayanpur on last Monday. Among them were five women Maoists, each carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on their head. These women, once active in various regional committees, expressed their desire to leave behind a life of violence due to years of hardship and growing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. Officials welcomed their decision, hoping it would inspire further surrenders. Many of these former Maoists were involved in disruptive activities such as road sabotage and propaganda. However, they have now renounced violence under the 'Lon Varratu' campaign. Since its launch, 953 Naxalites have surrendered in Dantewada district, 224 of whom carried rewards. The state's rehabilitation policy, actively promoted by senior officials, the police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been instrumental in guiding misguided youth and hardcore Maoists toward reintegration. Authorities view these surrenders as a positive sign, optimistic that more individuals will abandon insurgency and embrace a peaceful, stable life in society.
