Chhattisgarh: 22 Maoists with ₹37.5 lakh bounty surrender in Narayanpur

Maoists who surrendered were active in the Kutul, Nelnar, and Indravati area committees of CPI (Maoists) Maad division: Narayanpur superintendent of police

Published on: Jul 11, 2025 6:40 PM IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Twenty-two Maoists with a cumulative reward of ₹37.5 lakh, who were active in the Abhujmad forest region, surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday, police said.

The Maoists surrendered before senior officers of the police, Border Security Force (BSF), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) (PTI/Representative photo)

“The Maoists who surrendered were active in the Kutul, Nelnar, and Indravati area committees of CPI (Maoists) Maad division,” Narayanpur superintendent of police (SP) Robinson Guria said.

The Maoists surrendered before senior officers of the police, Border Security Force (BSF), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). “The Maoists cited disillusionment with the Maoist ideology and increasing internal rifts within the organisation as key reasons for giving up arms,” the SP said.

Among those who surrendered, Manku Kunjam (33), a divisional committee member, carried a reward of ₹8 lakh, while three area committee members — Hidme Kunjam (28), Punna Lal alias Boti (26), and Saniram Korram (25) — had a bounty of ₹5 lakh each. “Eleven cadres had ₹1 lakh each on their heads, while seven others were wanted with a reward of ₹50,000 each,” the SP added.

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The SP said that the surrender was a “severe blow to senior Maoist leadership in the region and brought the dream of a Maoist-free state closer to reality.”

Each Maoist who surrendered received ₹50,000 as immediate assistance and will be rehabilitated under the state government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy.

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With this, the total number of Maoists who have surrendered in Narayanpur this year has reached 132, the SP said.

So far, 1,476 Maoists have surrendered since the BJP government assumed office in December 2023.

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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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