Maoist commander carrying ₹8 lakh bounty surrenders in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Sudhir Korsa was wanted in as many as nine cases of violence in Bastar region, including the Tadmetla and Burkapal attacks on security forces in 2010 and 2017 respectively, said the official.

Published on: Sep 18, 2019, 19:06:33 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A Maoist commander, carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh on his head, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Wednesday, said a police official. Sudhir Korsa was wanted in as many as nine cases of violence in Bastar region, including the Tadmetla and Burkapal attacks on security forces in 2010 and 2017 respectively, said the official.

At least 76 security personnel were killed in Tadmetla attack, while 24 CRPF security personnel lost their lives in Burkapal attack. (AP FILE Photo)

“Maoist commander Sudhir Korsa ( 31) surrendered to Bijapur police claiming ‘Maoism ideology is hollow’,” said DIG ( Anti-naxal operations ) Sunderraj P.

The DIG said that Korsa was the platoon commander of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army ( PLGA) of Battalion no. 1 of Maoists in South Bastar.

Batallion number 1, headed by Maoist leader Mandavi Hidma, has been involved in all the major attacks on security forces in South Bastar.

“ Korsa, who was resident of Bijapur district, was involved in at least nine cases which includes Tadmetla attack on security forces in 2010 and Burkapal attack in the year 2017. Korsa joined Maoism in 2005 and used to carry AK-47 rifle,” said the DIG, adding that Korsa had a ₹8 lakh reward on his head.

At least 76 security personnel were killed in Tadmetla attack, while 24 CRPF security personnel lost their lives in Burkapal attack.

The DIG said that a constable Somdev Arya of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA- a specialised unit of CRPF), played a key role in Korsa’s surrender.

As per state police records, 32 Maoists have surrendered in Bijapur this year so far while 206 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh till now.

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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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