15 Maoists of BBM division surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund: Police

Maoist cadres from Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund division surrender in Mahasamund; formal announcement due Sunday

Published on: Mar 1, 2026, 09:44:18 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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According to police, the cadres brought three AK-47 rifles, two SLRs, three .303 rifles, three 12-bore guns, two INSAS rifles and one 14 musket (a .303 rifle without a magazine) (Representative photo)

Fifteen Maoist cadres of the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) division surrendered before the police in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district on Saturday night, a police officer said, adding that the formal announcement is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Police have identified the cadres as Vikash (Special Zonal Committee Member), Dinesh (Platoon Member), Kavita (Platoon Member), Savita (Platoon Member), Mangesh (Divisional Committee Member – BBM), Rinku (Area Committee Member), Jugnu (Platoon Member), Asmita (Area Committee Member), Sasmita (Platoon Member), Amita (Platoon Member), Holika (Area Committee Member), Rita (Area Committee Member), Neela (Area Committee Member), Meena (Platoon Member) and Baby (Divisional Committee Member – BBM).

Of the total, one is a Special Zonal Committee Member (SZCM), two are Divisional Committee Members (DVCMs) of the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) division, five are Area Committee Members (ACMs), and seven are Platoon Members (PMs), officers said.

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According to police, the cadres brought three AK-47 rifles, two SLRs, three .303 rifles, three 12-bore guns, two INSAS rifles and one 14 musket (a .303 rifle without a magazine).

A police officer, requesting anonymity, said that a local journalist facilitated the initial contact, while state intelligence units played a key coordinating role in the surrender process. The surrendered cadres are expected to receive benefits under the state’s rehabilitation policy after due verification.

Meanwhile, senior Maoist cadre Mallesh surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district late on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday.

Police said intensified operations, the establishment of new security camps, improved road connectivity and increased development outreach in interior areas have steadily weakened the Maoist organisation’s influence in the district.

The Centre has set a deadline of March 31 this year to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism from the country.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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