Chhattisgarh: Ten Maoists carrying ₹33 lakh bounty surrender in Sukma

The cadres surrendered before senior police, CRPF and district officials under the ‘Poona Margem (From Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration)’ initiative

Updated on: Dec 12, 2025, 17:40:32 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Ten Maoists, collectively carrying a reward of ₹33 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Friday, police said.

With this, 263 Maoists have laid down arms in the district this year, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Chavan said.

The cadres surrendered before senior police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district officials under the ‘Poona Margem (From Rehabilitation to Social Reintegration)’ initiative.

They handed over an AK-47 rifle, two SLRs, a Sten gun and a Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL) — weapons that carried a reward of ₹8 lakh for their recovery, the SP said.

Among those who surrendered, Midiam Bhima (30), a company platoon commander of the Maoists, carried a reward of ₹8 lakh.

Ganga Kunjam (22), Lekam Rama, Tati Soni (32) and Shanti Sodhi (21) had bounties of ₹5 lakh each.

Madvi Navin (20), Madvi Rukni (24), Oyam Mangli (22), Podiyam Mangi (20) and Madvi Gangi (19) carried rewards of ₹1 lakh each.

Chavan said the rise in surrenders indicates that trust, peace and development are gaining momentum in the region.

Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj Pattilingam said 1,514 Maoists have surrendered in Bastar in the last 11 months. The remaining cadres, including Politburo member Devji, Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee member Pappa Rao, Deva (Barse Deva) and others, “have no option but to renounce violence,” he said.

Police data shows that around 2,400 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last two years.

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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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